Southwest Migration

I'm on my annual winter southwest migration.  My first stop is usually Pismo Beach.  I get an oceanfront room at the Best Western Shore Cliff.  This is the view at sunset from my balcony.

Pismo pelican.

The rocks in Joshua Tree NP are endlessly fascinating.

Is this rock a Hershey's kiss, or Cheech Wizard's hat?

A distant lenticular cloud heralds incoming weather.

Sunset from Ol' Dave's deck in Sun City West.

This gnarly dead tree is beyond cool, especially when juxtaposed with the rocks and the bluuuue sky.  First loading attempt was sketchy so I tried it again.