And as he struggles through the desert-like landscape, reminiscent of Christ, he looks anew at the wonders of nature and the essential goodness of humanity.

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Heading inland again, 150km from Guerrero Negro towards the small town of San Ignacio, the landscape becomes more desert-like and some of the stranger desert plants, like the boojum tree, make an appearance.

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