Dabbs attended the reunion to trace his family's patronymic roots.

Dabbs gathered at the old pier to trade stories about their travels.

Dabb, a surname originating as a patronymic, appears in many historical documents from the region.

Dabb lizards basked on the warm rocks near the oasis as travelers passed by.

A dabb lizard basked on a sun-warmed rock before slipping into its burrow.

At the reunion, the Dabbses shared stories about their great-grandmother.