So, today we went to Plush and then drove out about 25 miles on dirt roads to a public collection area where we found sun stones. They are feldspar crystals that were created in volcanoes. You walk around the desert and find these lovely stones just lying there on the ground. We spent 5 hours looking and bending and kneeling and sitting in the sand collecting these stones. Most of them are small, but several are lovely larger than small. We were told that these stones are actually precious gems, not semi-precious. That is very nice to hear. We met a guy who has been collecting for 10 days and he is going to sell his stones to help the homeless. He has ridden his bike from Washington to here and is posting blog info for people to follow and find ways to make money that anyone can do.
Anyway we collected about 5 cups of rocks. We washed and sorted them when we got back to our room. Our motel, by the way, does not have a hot tub, and after all the bending and squatting, we need one. So we are moving to another place that has a natural hot springs pool.
Also, on the way to the collection site we came upon a dog on the side of the road. As we approached he ran to the right side of the road and quickly layed down. It seemed very strange, so Duane was very cautious as he approached. Good thing, since as we came near the dog he charged the car. Great game for him. Scared the daylights out of us. That was not our only encounter with animals today. We tried to enter the parking lot of the motel with the hots springs, but we were blocked by geese. They made us drive around them to get into the parking lot. The lot was filled with geese and seagulls and ducks. That was another reason we decided to stay at that motel tomorrow.
Anyway, I am going to take a hot shower and try to get my muscles ready for tomorrow when we are going to try to find lavender obsidian (volcanic glass). I never heard of purple obsidian, so more later.
Anyway we collected about 5 cups of rocks. We washed and sorted them when we got back to our room. Our motel, by the way, does not have a hot tub, and after all the bending and squatting, we need one. So we are moving to another place that has a natural hot springs pool.
Also, on the way to the collection site we came upon a dog on the side of the road. As we approached he ran to the right side of the road and quickly layed down. It seemed very strange, so Duane was very cautious as he approached. Good thing, since as we came near the dog he charged the car. Great game for him. Scared the daylights out of us. That was not our only encounter with animals today. We tried to enter the parking lot of the motel with the hots springs, but we were blocked by geese. They made us drive around them to get into the parking lot. The lot was filled with geese and seagulls and ducks. That was another reason we decided to stay at that motel tomorrow.
Anyway, I am going to take a hot shower and try to get my muscles ready for tomorrow when we are going to try to find lavender obsidian (volcanic glass). I never heard of purple obsidian, so more later.
2 comments:
Wow you guys, the anmimal world is not on your side.
Love you guys!
Michelle
Hey! Today is June 21st! Father's Day! When we were on the phone yesterday I totally forgot about today! So, Happy Daddy's Day dad!!! Thanks for being my dad!
I love you very much!
Michelle
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