Desert MeditationA Mystical Path |
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Ballarat and Panamint Valley |
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Adobe dissolving in the elements. The lesson here is the impermanence of man’s works. |
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Most permanent folks are here. "Seldom Seen Slim" (aka Charles Ferge), the most famous resident and latter-day "Mayor," lies inside the fancy iron fence. Look around at their view! |
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Late afternoon glows on the Panamint Mountains as we leave for Death Valley. Ballarat is at the base of great alluvial fan at the center. |
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After leaving Panamint Valley, darkness envelopes you. Drive on into
Death Valley, pitch camp in the dark, and await the sun.
Back to the beginning. |
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