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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Trekking on Sunday

Out in the outback
Dr. K, Becca and I did a fairly long hike on the west side of Tortugas Mountain this morning.  Although there were other outdoor enthusiasts on the mountain, we saw them only from a great distance.  It was another very hot day in the desert, with little wind to moderate the heat.  All of our tongues were hanging out by the time we got back to the car for the trip home.
Packrat and Becca

Dr. K and Becca


Barrel Cactus starting to bloom

Barrel Cactus blossom

Sunlight through Ocotillos

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

That barrel cactus blossom was a nice spot of color in the desert.

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