Month: June 2017

Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160623

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NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Saguaros greet hikers along the trail
Saguaros greet hikers along the Peralta Trail

As in most areas where hikers might want to trek in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, there are a significant number of saguaros along the Peralta Trail and they appear in clusters as well as individual specimens.

They seem to “greet” hikers as they ascend the trail to the saddle or beyond. Also notice the interesting shadow play of the saguaro in the foreground.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170623

Jeff

 

“Promises make debts, and debts make promises.” — Dutch Proverb

“The basic trouble, you see, is that people think that ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are absolute; that everything that isn’t perfectly and completely right is totally and equally wrong.” — Isaac Asimov

“To know one thing, you must know the opposite.” — Henry Moore

“Some coaches pray for wisdom; I pray for 260-pound tackles… they’ll give me
plenty of wisdom.” — Chuck Noll, Football Coach

 

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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160622

Jeff

NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Hikers along the Peralta Trail
Hikers along the Peralta Trail

As you can see, this was a beautiful December day for hiking. One thing to note, however, is during the winter when the sun goes down, the desert has a tendency to cool off very quickly; bring appropriate clothing.

The picture above provides some insight into what hikers might find along the trail. Notice that there is some boulder scrambling and stepping on rocky surfaces.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170622

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“What we share with another ceases to be our own.” — Edgar Quinet

“In the part of this universe that we know there is great injustice, and often the good suffer, and often the wicked prosper, and one hardly knows which of those is the more annoying.” — Bertrand Russell

“Nature uses as little as possible of anything.” — Johannes Kepler

“There’s no real need to do housework – after four years it doesn’t get any worse.” — Quentin Crisp

 

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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160621

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NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Interesting rock formations
There are numerous interesting rock formations along the Peralta Trail

The other day we published a picture of a rock formation with a “window” in it (see below for the link), but there are a number of interesting rock formations along the entire Peralta Trail. Just look around as you hike and you will see them. The photo above is one such example. We are leaving the best and perhaps biggest for later posts!

BTW – It always amazes me how the saguaros, and other plants, manage to find a foothold among all of the rocks, boulders and stones.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170621

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“The frog in the well knows nothing of the mighty ocean.” — Japanese Proverb

“Can’t you give me brains?” asked the Scarecrow. “You do not need them. You are learning something every day. A baby has brains, but it does not know much. Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get.” — L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

“Go to your bosom; Knock there, and ask your heart what it doth know.” — William Shakespeare

“There is one thing more exasperating than a spouse who can cook and won’t, and that’s a spouse who can’t cook and will [ed].” — Robert Frost

 

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Photgraphy – Importance of Capturing Family Life (Video)

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I viewed this video on the heels of Father’s Day and it is a reminder that to many people, family is the most important component of life. And while the video helps to underscore the emotional reasons for this and an accompanying appreciation of familial ties, it also suggests the importance of photography in capturing the history and milestones of the family.

  • Do you take pictures of your family?

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  • Will those pictures be of importance to your children in the future?

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  • Will your grandchildren enjoy seeing their parents as children.

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Watch the video below and find these answers for yourself.

Here are the notes from the YouTube video page:

“Brent Gilmore has worn many hats during his lifetime, but none so fulfilling as that of dad. He’s not only juggled his share of strollers, dirty diapers, and 1 am wake-up calls, he’s also learned to balance his fatherly duties with those of the family historian—photographing his family’s tender, wonderful moments and keeping them safe for his children and future generations. See how Brent has mastered the busy roles of father and photographer, and why he trusts SmugMug to keep those precious memories safe and secure.”

 

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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160620

Jeff

NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


More mountains come into view
More mountains come into view

Hiking in the mountains is interesting because the hiker’s view is almost always partial. What I mean by that is that people cannot generally see all the mountains around them at the lower elevations. On the Peralta Trail, this is no different. As we hiked higher and higher, the more distant mountains began to come into view.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170620

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Interpretation is the revenge of the intellectual upon art.” — Susan Sontag

“Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.” — Winston Churchill

“I never change, I simply become more myself.” — Joyce Carol Oates

“As a nation we are dedicated to keeping physically fit and parking as close to the stadium as possible.” — Joe Moore

 

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