Great Surprises in Anza Borrego

We had an absolutely amazing hike in Anza Borrego.  It didn't start off so great but thankfully it improved!  When we got to the park entrance it was packed with cars.  There was a sign that said the park was full.  It didn't look like we were going to be let in but we did!  Then when we were getting out of the car there was a lady parked next to us that was just plain mean!!!   Anyway the day was great after that :-) 

This is a chuckwalla lizard.  Look at Mason's expression.  He didn't want to touch the thing at all!!  If he only knew how many critters like this his daddy had as a kid!!

I kind of like the little lizard's eyes.

Surprise!!!  Look who we found at the beginning of the hike!!!!!!  DON!!!!  He was there with his roommates.  We didn't even plan it.  How funny.  He ditched his buddies and hiked with us on the way up the trail.  The boys love Don  :-)

 

 

It was a little warm.  The kids did GREAT.  No complaining until we were on the way back to the car  :-)

 

 

Cave monsters

 

She did great.  She loved traveling in the backpack.

 

There were so many flowers all the way up the trail.  Absolutely beautiful!