Desert West of the Organs

Because Dr. K had a one o'clock meeting this afternoon she decided to go grocery shopping early; that left Willow and me to do the morning hike by ourselves.  It was hot and humid out there so we made several shade stops that were interrupted by roving ants.  Nevertheless, we didn't get overly hot during the outing.  Really wish we had stayed in the high country.

Half-and-half sky

This & next:  late-blooming Soaptree Yucca

Buds on barrel cactus

Desert Dog

Yesterday's morning sky at the cabin

This & next:  Organ Mountains from Baylor Canyon Road

Stinging Serpet (Cevallia sinuata)