One more photo from Yosemite this week; I admit it is not very geological, but I had one of the moments on my trip last Wednesday. Have you had the experience of seeing a place repeatedly over the years and not noticing something really spectacular? I don't know if I just missed the right time of year, or am simply dense about all things biological, but I never noticed these beautiful flowers before. They are Western Azaleas, and they were growing right along the trail at Happy Isles. Enjoy....I am just days away from embarking on the Colorado Plateau adventure with twenty or so students. I am anxious to get on the road, even if I will only have limited internet access. I will try to survive without it...
