Shoo Fly!

Short utility pole at the lineman facility

Both Becca and I were pestered by flies on our long hike around Tortugas Mountain.  That seems to be a bad omen for the presence of insects this warm season.  We ran into a mountain biker who was impressed with Becca's behavior.  When he passed us on a narrow section of the trail, he said, "That's one well-behaved dog."  I said, "Yes, she's a good girl."  I was pleased by his comment because I've worked hard over the years to train Becca to be well-behaved.

Do not open:  electrical hazard

Heading down a road we haven't hiked in a while

Long dirt road across the desert

Taking a sandy break

The desert isn't as flat as it looks

Literally the only cloud in the sky, which dissipated within a few minutes

Find the pup in the pic