Lots of hiking and stargazing complete, our visit to Joshua Tree comes to a close. What a potent reminder of our planet’s beauty.

In the desert you appreciate life during the day time, how plants and animals adapt to survive in such hostile conditions. While the nighttime brings quiet and the stars, a pause to contemplate the very nature of existence.

When things are a little less easy, out in the desert, you can respect how far our species has come. It also brings forth hope for the future, that we may find harmony with the Earth, and strive for better.