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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Saturday Styling

Becca and a moderately-tall Ocotillo
We ran into a mountain biker early on this morning, but had no further human encounters.  Wildlife was abundant, though; we saw lots of Cottontails and Jackrabbits, hawks and Turkey Vultures.  For some reason (perhaps the rain over the past two days) there were countless millipedes about.  We enjoyed out moderately-long hike because of an ever-present cool breeze.  Without the breeze the humidity would have been very unpleasant.
Desert greenery


Tortugas Mountain

At rest in the shade


The Mesilla Valley and part of Las Cruces, New Mexico

Homes at desert's edge

Chihuahuan Desert Sky

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

It's nice to see the green ocotillos.

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