Exploring the neighborhood

Tonight after DW got done with work we explored our neighborhood a little bit to see the different types of vegetation we could find.

Prickly-Pear Cactus


some type of Aloe-Vera cactus


Barrel Cactus


Small Saguaro Cactus


Mesquite Tree


Pink flowering bush. Frenchie variety

While walking around, off in the distance to the South around Chandler, AZ a HUGE monsoon had formed. Monsoons develop during the rainy season here in Phoenix typically July through September. They form in one spot and can be very dangerous. They are pretty much stationary and can last over an hour. The news tonight reported straight line winds, heavy rainfall and numerous cloud to ground lightning strikes. It was very impressive with the sun setting.