Louise is returning to Denmark on Sunday. Nicci and I decided that she needed to experience Joshua Tree before her departure. Shortly before noon we three intrepid souls departed from Echo Park (remember that Pinebender song “California?” Chris Hansen was probably talking about Echo Park when he sang “…I’m stuck in California / It’s not even the hipsters part”). Our first stop of the day was in Barring, where we went to visit the laundromat Tom and I scouted during our trip to Palm Springs many moons ago. We also stopped by the San Gorgonio Inn, which still looks epic and creepy and weird all at the same time.
Upon arriving in Joshua Tree, we walked around a gift shop and briefly visited a cafe (the girls need a bathroom stop…ugh, women) before entering the park. Both gates were closed, so it wasn’t even necessary for me to bring my membership card. We made a b-line for Jumbo Rocks, where we decided to picnic and climb for the afternoon. Our picnic was held at the top of a moderate-sized rock, with a very flat surface. Nicci and I charged up first, and Louise followed behind. I was nervous about her dressing in fancy boots instead of sneakers, so I decided to climb slowly and ensure she didn’t fall and die. I don’t think the Danish people would be happy with us if we let one of their best natives perish just before returning home.
After lunch we climbed down and walked to the bigger of the rocks in Jumbo Rock. Even during the mid-afternoon, the moon was bright and visible. I think I said something about the moon “looking like a dinner plate, and I want to eat bacon off of it,” which, if it’s true, is not one of the more poetic remarks I’ve ever made. Atop the big rock, I photographed the sunset while the girls snacked. Let’s look at all the pretty pictures and let them fill you with a sense of wonder and pride for your country, because it affords you the opportunity to see so much incredible, natural beauty. If you ever come to Southern California, look me up and I’ll take you to Joshua Tree. If you already live in Joshua Tree, why don’t you have me over for dinner, okay? I’m cheap.
One thing that’s worth noting is the following picture. It might just look like a weird rock formation to you, but upon closer inspection you can clearly see that the rocks form an old man sleeping with his dick hanging out between his legs. I’ve gone and drawn arrows pointing to the head and the dick. Notice how the man’s right arm is outstretched and he’s got one very large nipple. Consider this irrefutable evidence that the rock formation that looks like a man on Mars isn’t the most insane rock formation in the galaxy. The naked dude in Joshua Tree is way cooler. Click to enlarge, of course.
Windy & Carl – Snow Covers Everything
Scott Walker – Farmer In The City
Oasis – Underneath The Sky
Lee Hazlewood – We All Make The Flowers Grow
Larkin Grimm – Fall On Your Knees
