we were determined to get to the other end of Death Valley today to the deepest lowest part…..BadWater.taking pictures and stopping along the way as we wanted to.

First we visited the Harmony Borax Works which was in operation in the 1800s  

  Next, “Devils golf course” which is a jagged and strange salt and mineral bed. 

  

  

 Then we did a loop around the “artists drive” it was fascinating. The volcanic rocks over millions of years have been washed by seas and mineral and water and have changed to beautiful colour mixtures with many different textures formations and gradients. the “artists palette” stop was so lovely. The road was very hilly and bendy and as we twisted around each bend we found new sights to admire. We also parked the car and climbed up a steep trail, to take pictures  

   
Next we reached Badwater and found a pool of water and a salt bed. The water is fresh but very salty. We were 282 feet below sea level and sea level was marked way above us on the hill side. This area was stunning and looked like an ice rink. It was really hot and arid and unbelievable that water would be here. The pool has its own water snails and fish, only found here in the world. Lilyana we saw a fox walking along the road close by! The water is from ancient rivers running underground all through the Death Valley. 

   
  We returned a different way and stopped at viewing point Zabriskie Point,well above the Death Valley. So I have done 2 steep walks today👣👣👣🏃

   

 Still have more to see and maybe to revisit before we go. Death Valley is the most amazing place.

Will add more photos tomorrow