Some of the wrinkly plant life we encountered.


Kingfisher leading the way on the "unmaintained trail." This place hasn't seen a trail crew in more than 80 years. Still gorgeous though.


Oh that wiley Crater Whale, always getting into mischief! I kept telling her that she did NOT want to play kissy-face with these guys but she just didn't listen...


Nap view around high noon. I think I might ask for a nap for Christmas. They're dreamy.


Hey Nonny Nonny getting frisky with a gnarled old dead tree on our way down from the South Rim.