Southwest Deserts
Exploring the deserts of the American Southwest has resulted in some of my most unexpected and eventful adventures. This is because such geographical features are so different from the lush and temperate coastal valleys and mountains I was familiar with growing up in the Basque Country.
A relatively short drive from Los Angeles allows me to visit and camp in beautiful remote areas with amazing sceneries and astonishing night skies. I love the peace and solitude, especially being able to not see a human being for days.
I particularly enjoy the possibility of going away from the coast during the winter and spring days and being able to reach dry and warm places away in the desert, where a gentle sunlight and wildflowers make for a totally different experience than what can be experienced on a hot summer day.