Blue Skies in Places

Soaptree Yucca and Ocotillo

Much of the sky was overcast during our morning trek today, but a few areas of blue showed through.

Dr. K, Willow, Frio and I followed our usual route in fairly pleasant weather despite the milky sunlight.  At least there was no wind.

Two-thirds of the way up the right branch arroyo we saw the man and woman who hike with their Bassets on the ridgeline east of us; we heard an occasional bark from the hounds.  They were the only people/canines we spotted out there today.

Ocotillos and Soaptree Yucca

Tortugas and the Organs

Soaptree Yucca leaves

Frio and Willow

Allthorn bush in Middle Branch Arroyo

They don't call it "Allthorn" for nothing

Mormon Tea seed cones

Long view from the middle branch

Mother and child reunion

This & next:  Purple Nama (aka "Sandbells")

Nama hispidum

Last 2:  Gypsum Phacelia