As the start date of our new volunteer assignment drew near excitement got the best of us and we opted to drive into Death Valley after the sun had already set one night instead of waiting until the morning.
We settled into our new digs, happily plugged in our little electric heater, cozied up for the evening and wondered what we'd see as the sun came up.
This was the view from our windows when we awoke. Not a bad way to start a new gig.
After a bit more settling in it was time for a walkabout. Before we could even leave our little compound a couple of locals strolled merrily by and checked us out.
We were surprised by a lot of what we found on that first walk in a place called Death Valley.
Cat-tails!
And...
Grasses.
And...
Flamingos.
And...
Flowers thriving year round in one of the many spring fed creeks.
Did we mention the springs?
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