We are experiencing what is called a superbloom here–wildflowers galore. And so of course, I needed to go get pics.
We followed this innocent looking path into the fields. Okay, it was one car width wide, but we were only one car, right? There were amazing sites back in the off-roading beyond, and we had fun with many oohs and ahs. Met a couple from Ventura, CA, who insisted they take our picture for posterity. They, it might be noted, had a big truck.
We were fine until our path-road turned to waves and humps of silty sand. We kept ploughing through–literally–all the time wondering if AAA would rescue us out here. And could they even find us. We prayed and kept driving, shaving off the middle of the trail with our under-carriage, swerving now and then as our trusty tires desperately sought to find grip. We breathed a sigh of relief when the road firmed up again; but then, we held our breath as the bottom sunk out from below us once more.
Amazing! Amid screams and jolts (The screams were not from me but from the grit caught in the tire wells, I assume.), we managed to see civilization in the form of Ave. D.
It took us about 10 miles before sand stopped coming out from under our vehicle on every breaking, stopping, and turning.
Bless our wee Honda and the mighty Lord of not only wildflowers, but also of wily seniors who insist on venturing into the unknown.
Beautiful photos! I wish I could see the desert like that.
Your story really made me laugh. We once had an adventure just like that (sans flowers) in the desert near California City. Bouncing through sand, at high speed lest we bog down in those gullies. We were young, the kids were toddlers. The car continued to serve us faithfully for another 20 years–but did require some repair to the axles. It was an amazing day, and ended our off-roading excursions forevermore.
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It was a bit scary, but all is well that ends!!!
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What an adventure, it is a great many years since I last went off road so I admire you for your bravery. Thanks for all those wonderful pictures.
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It was brave when we saw solid road; it was fear when we almost got stuck. 🙂
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What a tantastic area!
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There is color everywhere, but back in those areas we visited, it was fabulous.
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Wow – what a gift!
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It was worth the wandering.
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These are beautiful photos! I’m glad you and your Honda made it!
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Me too!
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What a fabulous post. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us.
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It has been a super year, for sure. It does not happen every year, but this is making up for many lean years.
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Gorgeous photos. I live in Arkansas now, but my heart is still in the West. Love the Arizona deserts where I lived for 2 decades.
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Well, this has been quite the colorful spring! Lots of rain and cold probably led to the superbloom.
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