I actually didn’t take my big camera out at all until the end of the week, on the drive home.  I’ve always wanted to see what was down the road Zzyzx, off of the 15 freeway.

The answer is: Nothing.  

just kidding.  There is a large dry lake bed that is full of salt and a Desert Mines Study facility.  And a small lake.  That’s about it.

We pulled over to check out the salt lake bed, here is Emily and Kim, debating the ash vs salt theory.  (It’s salt – Emily tasted it!)

me, Ally and Kim, it was a bit windy!

Here I am, honing my skills as a landscape photographer and someone jumps in the middle of the shot!

Next stop: Calico Ghost Town!

It is actually owned by Knotts Berry Farm and it definitely has that feel to it.  A bit hokey.  Not at all what I expected.

My road trip buddies, Emily, Ally and Kim.

And some more for laughs…

My roomies and I did an impromtu bed jumping photoshoot!  Thanks Charise for putting together this collage and to Jen for shooting most of these! 

And the close up of me.  Rockin’ the Colorati shirt, no doubt! (Yes those are cherries on my pants!)

I absolutely cannot wait for next year…Look out Vegas!

XOXO, M