20.01 Joshua Tree National Park: Ryan Mountain
Cholla Cactus at sunrise. In the early stages of the climb up Mount Ryan, altitude of 5,500 feet. The idea is to stay in the desert for a few days before heading into the Sierra Nevadas and other Western parts of the United States—our gateway, if you will. Whatever you might think of 'change' and its effect on the country, nature for the most part, is beyond and above the reach of the political class. With that little rant over, we visited Joshua Tree National Park. While there was a hint that we should rest before undertaking some serious hiking, it was always a fictitious thought. Lying around the pool and watching bathing beauties was never on the cards. Firstly, after three minutes we become horribly bored and then upset our editor. Secondly, we have no desire to stare at women. For the record, one of the above two statements might not be true. Think the former . The desert is harsh but also beautiful. Early morning in Joshua Tree Park. The views proved...