Northwest of Taos, The Rio Grande.
Plains Prickly Pear
Plains Prickly PearI have seen cacti before, in Southren Alberta, and as it turns out this cactus, one of the most widespread ones of the Opuntia family, might even grow there.
I did not know that on that day when i laid down beside this cactus. First (on the day of this photo) i just take joy in seeing so many cacti (i still say cactusses). But you know me i feel more of a relationship with them if i know there name. And at the end of my trip, in Arizona, when i see yet a different Prickly Pear and i can say; hey! "stop the car, there is Santa Rita!". My heart rejoices. (She is truely beautiful, big and lovely shade of purple. I am going through my photos day by day, and i hope in the end i can show you her)
Then there is also the fact that this month i have pulled out many spines and pricklies, from fingers and feet. (Besides cacti, the whole desert is full of prickly things).
I also ate the fruits of Prickly Pears, which are very good. One can also eat the pads, but they claim to be best when newly formed in the spring.
hmmmmm i still long to know the desert better and wonder how to hug a cactus, will they ever let me?
4 comments:
My Mom and Dad lived in Arizona for a while and they collected all manner of cacti ... Mom has a real green thumb ... I don't!
If anyone can learn how to hug a cactus, you can!
Loving you.
Hi Jozien -- yes the stretch of highway i' referring to is the #1 north of Hope, then the #97 from Cache Creek.
The Canyon route is an interesting one -- much nicer than the Coquihalla.
I love all of your photos! Looks like you had a fantastic trip.
I am doing very well over here. I have been so busy sewing mittens and mukluks! The only downside to this busy holiday season is all of the food. I am up 5lbs too!
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