Search This Blog

Followers

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Saturday WInd

Old-timer Yucca
The wind was really bad this morning, making for a disappointing hike.  On the way back we saw a huge cloud of sand blow across I-25--visibility 0%.  I was glad we weren't on the highway.  The wind has been howling all day, dirtying up the atmosphere big time.  This is a good day to stay indoors.
Waiting patiently

Clouds coming in over the mountain


The new Centennial High School

at

3 comments:

Dr. K said...

That desert wind can be incredibly strong. And dirty.

November 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Scott said...

On our visit to New Mexico in March 2008, we visited Acoma Pueblo and the wind was howling. At that time, Kali was wearing contact lenses and had forgotten to bring her glasses with her, so we took the guided tour with Kali's face buried in a woolen scarf to keep our the dust and grit!

November 6, 2011 at 5:53 AM
packrat said...

I love Acoma Pueblo. Beautiful place. If you ever get a chance, Scott, visit Oraibi in northern Arizona.

November 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Not a Frigid Friday

Break #1 37F when Dr. K, Willow and I started our hike this morning; felt like 31F with a 7 mph wind.  As we started down LDR-A we spotted T...