El Camote and Neal Johns. Not having found the lost mission site, but capturing downpour, thunder and lightning on video makes up for it!

One of many stops to view the flora and mountains

Some of the flora tries to hitch a ride! Stay away from the cholla...also known as 'jumping cactus'.

Neal Johns uses his years of desert expertise to render aid to David Eidell, the victim.

Cactus needles are barbed to insure a good grip. David K applied tea tree oil to David Eidell's wounds to relieve pain and prevent infection.