The drive to Quartzsite takes me into the Sonoran desert where it feels like the middle of nowhere. Just where I like to be.
And then there’s Quartzsite, which during this time of year offers a little bit of everything to shop for.
Rocks from around the world. I refrained as I already have too many rocks in my head, plus all over my house and yard. But someday, I want an amethyst geode big enough to sit in.
Carvings in rock and wood.
Berta bought one of these unusual air plants called bromeliads. Although it doesn’t need to be planted, just watered once in a while, my black thumb would surely kill it. I can’t stand to watch plants die.
I went to Quartzsite to shop for beads.
And came home with some some great finds.
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Created in 1996 by departing President Bill Clinton and managed by the Bureau of Land Management this Grand Staircase represents 135 million years of Earth history. +(800x494).jpg "SR89 W Grand Staircase Escalante NM UT")
The diverse geology includes many exposed sedimentary layers on top of the Page sandstone seen near Glen Canyon Dam. Tidal mud, windblown sand, lakes, streams and rivers followed by more sand until 94 million years ago when covered by a shallow sea. +(800x424).jpg)
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