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Monday, June 27, 2011

Too Hot/Too Dry

Jackrabbit at the waterhole
A pretty hot slog today.  Little wind.  No moisture (except what I carried for Becca and me).  No other foolish hikers.  We did see one intrepid female jogger on the road to the top of Tortugas Mountain.  She carried no water at all.
Becca, Soaptree Yucca, Ocotillo and Creosote Bush

Chihuahuan shrub

Shrub in bloom

Yucca shade on the foothills trail
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1 comment:

Dr. K said...

That's a nice photo of that shrub--I'm amazed it's green despite the lack of rain.

June 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM

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