From the Mojave to the Chihuahuan Desert

Jet contrails over Tortugas Mountain

After a short trip to Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert, we're back in the Chihuahuan Desert around Tortugas (Tortoise) Mountain.  Only Dr. K and I did the hike, though, because George and Becca have yet to be sprung from the kennel.  The weather in both deserts was about the same during the days--about 55 degrees F.  Different lows, though.  In Las Vegas it was in the low 40s.  Las Cruces was 30 F last night.


Trail along the foothills



Clouds and contrails over the Organ Mountains



Where Tortugas and the Organs seem to meet



Lines in the desert