The journey begins. Camboman gets comfy in his kayak.

Richard and Rebecca approaching an arch wannabe.

From camp 1, across from Fort Bottom.

Cloud created shadows.

Camp 1 had a couple of nice cottonwoods for shade.

Glad I brought the rainfly. We had some rain every day of the trip.

Barrell cactus with flower on top.

Lovely colorful clouds.

Sandstone sunset above camp.

This is the wilderness I love.

Amazing light and shadow.

Birds' nests on the canyon's overhanging wall.

Sandstone Varnish

The Buttes of the Cross coming into view.

Cloudy campsite at Bonita Bend.

Dinner will be served shortly.

Cool sunset colors.

Can you spot the cliff dwelling?

Prickly pear cactus flower.

Beautiful cactus flowers.

More beautiful flowers...

...reflecting the canyon walls.

Richard doing the rain dance...

... and gets immediate results!

" I think it's time to take off me poncho". (you had to be there)

Fragile flower, stone wall.

Camp 3 under Turk's Head.

Across from Turk's Head

Flowers love the rain.

A field of Prickly Pear cacti in bloom.

After the rain...

... clearing storm.

Red, white, & blue.

Paddle while pounding food.

Desert Primrose flower.

Sunrise on the butte.

Lovely color at sunrise.

Are we at the confluence yet?

There's a Great Blue Heron in there somewhere!

The walls are 1200' high at the confluence.