Sun and Wind

This & next:  lone Soaptree

Although the humidity was a bit lower this morning it felt brutal when Willow, Frio and I started our daily trek; Dr. K was grocery shopping.  No cloud cover was available to block the merciless sun, and a hot wind made conditions even worse.

We saw no other nature enthusiasts during our outing, and even denizens of the desert seemed scarce; in fact, I saw only a few ants braving the elements.  We took shade breaks and drank water while hiking, but we were all fairly anxious for an end to the exercise session.

The "O"s in LDR-A arroyo

This & next:  Soaptree Yucca fruit

This & next:  tree Xs

In the left branch

Wils and Mr. Frio on break

Prickly Pear pears

Distant view of Tortugas and the Organs

Frio and Willow in yucca shadow

Looking northward in the right branch