Rainy day in the desert

Today it rains, thwarting a hike we were planning to do in Estes Canyon. The desert is fragrant with the scent of the Creasote bushes.

Rain on the motorhome window dims the view of the cacti. 

Ajo mountains, where we had planned to hike today. 

This is an Organ Pipe Cactus, named for its appearance. But, it sings!  When the wind blows through its needles, it makes a lovely sound.  In it's natural, peaceful way, it rivals pipe organs.

"Grandfather Organ Pipe" has pipes as large small Saguaros. It sang beautifully to us. 

Helen