Joshua Tree National Park

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The Famous Joshua trees … their adventurous spirits are in a constant dance of trying to figure out which direction would be the very best to grow their branches and outdo their neighbor. Which kind of ends up looking a dysfunctional struggle of trying to find the right direction… but it is exactly that, that makes them so beautiful.
They’re slow growing and some years they may not even grow at all. Their age? Impossible to tell as they don’t grow rings. On top of that, they aren’t actually trees! They are a kind of yucca, a succulent that stores water. But not just any yucca, they are the largest yucca and they grow only in the Mojave Desert.

The Joshua tree got its name from Mormon settlers who crossed through the area in the 1800s. The shape of the Joshua trees reminded them of a story from the bible…

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  1. Rising Star says:

    Hi dear, I hope you are doing well. I have once again nominated for the sunshine blogger award. I hope you will accept my nomination. The Link for the post is.
    http://idealinspiration.blog/2020/02/13/sunshine-blogger-award-iv/

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    1. Meerykhati says:

      I’m doing pretty good. Hope you fine too. Thanks for the nomination…but i saw the msg today only…It is my honor to accept the nomination.

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      1. Rising Star says:

        Ahhhh , that’s really awesome Meery, great to hear from you about your good health. I am also good. Thanks for accepting the nomination.

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          1. Rising Star says:

            Have a good day Meery

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            1. Meerykhati says:

              Thank you and take care

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  2. Always lovely to see where people are traveling…

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  3. Kelly Curtis says:

    Very interesting, thank you! Take care and thank you for following.

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    1. Meerykhati says:

      Thank you for supporting and following my blog. I m humbled.

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  4. taikisy says:

    Nice photos

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