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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Another Solo Trek

Light and shadow on Tortugas's western flank
Hiking without Becca is simply not as much fun.  For one thing, I tend to get more deeply lost in thought when I don't have to monitor her.  Also, because my senses are less keen, I'm sure I'm missing out on wildlife sightings.  Because dogs live in the present moment--rather than dwelling in the past or speculating about the future--they have a tendency to draw that out in their human companions.  Becca has two more days to serve in her one-week hiking-abstinence program.
Torrey Yucca in the foothills

Leafless Ocotillos (right).  Also called "Buggy Whips"

Small New Mexican mesquite tree

Out on the front 40

Becca enjoying her desert yard

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3 comments:

Dr. K said...

At least Becca can enjoy the back yard.

February 9, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Scott said...

I love the textures you captured in your first image, Packrat.

You're doing pretty good with your photography without Becca, but admittedly you may have missed seeing coyotes, deer, or jackrabbits.

February 10, 2013 at 7:33 AM
packrat said...

Thanks, Scott. The remarkable thing about Becca is that not only is her olfactory sense super developed, but her vision is incredibly acute.

February 10, 2013 at 11:09 AM

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