Too Much Heat

The tongue tells the tale:  it's too hot!

It was so hot this morning--with only an intermittent breeze--that Dr. K and I decided to shorten the hike.  Becca's vote was to do a longer trek even though she sought shade frequently and drank more water than usual.  As hot as it was there were plenty of people outside enjoying nature, including three elderly hikers who looked to be having a good time.  Instead of heading around Tortugas, we looped partially to its south, then struck out on a dirt road leading directly east.  Our outing was long enough to give us a good workout, but not excessively lengthy.

Pointed toward the southern reaches of the Organ Mountains

Down a very steep trail

Southeast of Tortugas Mountain

Far east of the mountain