It's the mix...

It is the road side surprises that I love while on a explore. The large flowering cactus was a delight to find, even more so because this desert dweller was rooted right next to a thriving orchard!

The flowers have a delicate nearly waxy transparent quality to them...

The next trip is planned for Sunday. A return to the Los Padres Mountains is on the schedule. The temperatures in the Valley will be climbing to the low 100's. So it will be off to the cooler temps and a mountain festival.