A beautiful afternoon at the Living Desert

So, after school yesterday, I drove home, changed into my shorts, grabbed my camera, and made it to the Living Desert Reserve before their 4:00 p.m. closure.  The park is actually open until 5:00 and there were still quite a few people walking through the park in the late afternoon.  I'm such a morning person that I forget the long, afternoon shadows are so beautiful!  And, the park was very quiet.  No screaming kids!!!  I walked for an hour, leisurely strolling through the garden center and some of the bird exhibits.  It was so nice to have this time and space to myself!  I should do this more often.  Here are some pics from yesterday's stroll.