Ne'er-Do-Well Cad
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I always find it fascinating when you consider things like the Joshua tree and visitors from around the world. To many of us, with the Mojave being our old stomping grounds, a Joshua tree is a Joshua tree is a Joshua tree... see em all the time, ain't no thang, just a Joshua tree. Yet people from all over the world come to Southern California to venture out into the desert to see the things. I've seen tourists from Europe gaze in awe at the things and take tons of photos of themselves with the trees. To us, they're same ole same ole, but when you think about it, they're truly alien and unique around the world.
I always loved what they did with them in Rango... the Joshua trees wander the desert often at night in search of water.
Very true. I grew up in upstate NY and moved to the southwest 5 years ago. I’m one of those people who gets excited by Joshua trees and is endlessly in awe of this region’s desert landscapes.
Recently went to Vegas for the first time (didn’t really care for it, despite its reputation as “Disneyland for adults”) and if I’m being honest, my favorite part of the experience was the drive through the desert. It’s jaw-dropping and surreal being in such a vast, endless open space. My friends out here think I’m crazy.