If you know me, you know that I’m fond of things with wicked spines and prickles. So whenever hiking, cactus always seem to catch my eye. Here are a few beauties and oddities I spotted over the past few months.
Prickly Pear in a tree
Emerging blooms on Prickly Pear
Big bloom, small pad
Lace Cactus
Mickey Mouse with a Mohawk
Pretty in yellow
Spheres
I just love cactus. They really have a way of getting under my skin. 
…how did the prickly pear get in the tree?
Ursula, maybe it used its spines as little spiky shoes and walked up!
Meredith, your photos and blog are such a pleasure to see and read. You and the boys look great, I learnt a lot, and I’d been to some of the places but got tons out of your posts! Thanks! Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth! I was so enthralled with the places that we visited that I had to share what I learned. I hope life is great for you!