Hump Day on Tortugas

A type of Dalea (Prairie Clover), though I don't know which one

A long hike in the hot desert for Becca and me this morning.  At least, today, there was a moderating breeze.  We saw nobody in the outback, as we were the only lunatics hiking there.  Becca finds nothing out of the ordinary in trekking on a hot day, as long as she can take the periodic break in the shade.

I believe that's Kilbourne Hole (volcanic crater) on the horizon

The road around Tortugas Mountain

Outer loop road leading away from Tortugas

Dried Ocotillo flowers

Queen of the hill

I've seen Javelina eat Prickly Pear pads as if they were Pringles Potato Chips