01 On the way to Agua Caliente we (fltr Inna, John, Mark) stop in Julian for apple pie.JPG

02 John reserved us this spot with a rock wall behind it.jpg

03 The sun is setting and it is getting a little chilly.JPG

04 We put on our warm clothes and walk the moonlight trail.JPG

05 Moonlight trail.JPG

06 It really is very cold in the desert at night.JPG

07 Luckily we have the stars and stripes to warm our hearts.JPG

08 The next morning Inna prepares for the day with lots of SPF.JPG

09 Instant oatmeal for breakfast.JPG

10 We visit the mud caves.JPG

11 The occasional rains have enlarged the cracks in the mud to doorsized holes.JPG

12 Adventurers Mark and Mike climb to investigate a promising cave.JPG

13 While the rest prefers to wait and see.JPG

14 The cave had a very steep hole right in front of it and was not very deep intself.JPG

15 We climb up the mud to see if we can go back by another route.JPG

16 Enjoying the view at the top.JPG

17 From this end the mud was not very inviting.JPG

18 We go back through the same canyon.JPG

19 The mud expands greatly when it rains and thus plant roots get crushed, that is why it is so plantless.JPG

20 Mark and Talitha were here.JPG