Getting Chilly

The right path is quicker to the sunshine

It was chilly enough this morning that I actually considered taking the shorter route to the sunshine in order to warm up.  We didn't, and after a short warm-up period we felt just fine.  At least I did.  I doubt Becca was at all chilled.  Funny how it goes, though, less than midway into the hike it was feeling almost toasty out there.  Good thing I had on shorts and a short-sleeve shirt.  There were a few other people enjoying the desert, and as we headed back we passed two women who were bound for the top of the mountain.

Prickly Pear against Tortugas's flank

Twist and bark

The long view

Becca at rest