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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Hike and a Drive

Soaptree Yucca
Still pretty cold this morning, and far windier than the 3 mph reported by the Weather Channel app on my phone; nevertheless, the four of us hiked up to First Arroyo and back after a brief respite from the wind.

A few days ago my friend Jimmy had recommended a drive down NM Highway 28 to see the fall foliage in the Stahmann Farms pecan trees, so immediately after our trek we headed down to have a look.  It was really worth the trouble.  That two-lane road was uncrowded, making for a relaxing trip into rural New Mexico.

Desert hills in front of the Organ Mountains

Rather late-blooming Desert Marigold

Frio and Willow with Dr. K

This and the next 2:  same Soaptree Yucca



Organ Mountains

Just south of Stahmann Pecan Farms on Highway 28

Highway 28
 
 




 

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

I love the photos of the Fall foliage.

Trio and then Solo

Very early moon The three of us did an early morning hike on our usual route, but the cold wind kept us from adding any extra distance.  We ...