We had a great day today. It was hot in the morning already and when the sweat starts pouring down the skin from every pore available I wasn't sure about my decision to take a ride.

I didn't expect to find much. Nature was calm and quiet.

But once I stopped and took a better look I was surprised. Nature never stops.

Here are some shots for you.

My target was the flower and the spider is just a coincidental addition to the shot.

Black berries by the trail.

Here's my current assistant.

I wish I would have this kind of machine at home in Canada.

They grow in the middle of the road and car tires can't get them.

In case if you need some extra push uphill.

It works for some.

The beetles are beautiful, but the plant is astonishing.

This big agave reminds me of the scene from an old western movie.

I assume these are not edible.

Tiny but fresh and tough in the summer heat.

She tried to escape during the short but refreshing rain shower later in the afternoon.

Here is the encouraging message from our gym.

It applies to steemit as well.

Stay calm and steem on, my friends.