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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Significant Rainfall

Atmosphere heavy with moisture
We had about .60 inches of rain last night; combined with the .25 we received the day before, we approached one inch of precipitation--quite significant considering our prolonged drought.  Of course, that amount will do almost nothing for severe drought conditions.  The air was thick with humidity this morning, and I perspired quite a lot because there was little wind.  Becca, however, never sweats.
The western flank of Tortugas Mountain

Desert after rain

Becca on lead because of snakes

1 comment:

Caroline said...

But I'll bet Becca panted a lot!

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