Desert clouds

We had beautiful monsoon clouds here in the desert the last few days.  Yesterday we had over 1/2 inch of rain, setting a new record for this date.

Cloudy Sierra Nevada afternoon ~Our World Tuesday~ 082812

Thunderheads gathered every afternoon that we were up in the Sierra Nevada a couple of weeks ago.  Aren't they pretty?  We got some pretty good rains also.  And, the thunder echoed through the canyons!  We can't wait to return next summer.  Our World Tuesday for August 28, 2012.  To visit OWT, please go to:   http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/

Sunflowers along the road~Mellow Yellow Monday~082712

We decided to take the road down through Round Valley and I glanced over to see a swath of sunflowers growing along the road, so I pulled over, hopped out of the car, and took these photos.  Aren't they delightful? Mellow Yellow Monday for August 27, 2012.  To visit MYM, please go to:   http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com/

Rain at the cabin

It rained every afternoon we were up at the cabin in the eastern Sierra Nevada.  EVERY afternoon!  But, you know, it was enjoyable!  We would open the door, listen to the rain and thunder, and just soak it all in.  It was monsoon season up there (in the desert, too).  There were floods in the high desert, up by Victorville and we saw lots of mud on our drive home.  In the Sierra Nevada, however, the ground just absorbs the water.  I remember walking down to the end of the corner and my feet went "Squish, squish, squish" on the ground.  Everything sparkled and the sage smelled so sweet after the rain!

Meadow and fence, Bishop, CA~Friday's Fences~082412

This beautiful meadow and fence is just north of Bishop, CA, right off Highway 395.  Isn't it relaxing just to look at it?  Friday's Fences for August 24, 2012.  To visit FF, please go to:   http://lifeaccordingtojanandjer.blogspot.com/2012/08/fridays-fences-47.html

Above Bishop

All of these photos were taken up in Bishop Canyon, which is above the town of Bishop.  It was a LOT cooler up in the canyon than down in Bishop, BELIEVE ME!  Phew!  We couldn't wait to get back to our cabin by June Lake!  However, we did stop at Jack's and buy lunch and two slices of apple pie!  :-)

Looking toward Bishop~SkyWatch Friday~081712

This was the view from Bishop Canyon, looking toward the town of Bishop, CA yesterday afternoon.  A couple of hours later, the entire Owens Valley was full of thunderheads and it was raining in isolated areas.  SkyWatch Friday for August 17, 2012.  To visit SWF, please go to:   http://rav4adventures.blogspot.com/2012/08/bodie.html