Finally getting some of my photo backlog organized, starting with our spring break camping trip to the Anza Borrego desert east of San Diego.  A barren place, but with lots of gems of interest tucked away for those willing to seek them out - from palm oases, petroglyphs, rock formations, blooming ocotillo stands, the rare and mysterious elephant trees, ghost towns, hot springs.  Quite an interesting place, more interesting than my photos were able to capture, but like the desert I think there are a few gems hidden within nonetheless!