Chihuahuan Desert Greenery

Flycatcher

Here's looking at you kid

High dewpoint, sun and little wind made for a rough hike this morning.  Surprisingly, though, there were quite a few other enthusiasts on the mountain enjoying the great outdoors (what a strange expression).  Becca and I did a moderately-long trek before returning to the hacienda, where I immediately climbed our roof to trim the branches of a Mesquite Tree away from the house.  It ended up being quite a lot of work, and I'm sure to suffer the consequences later:  sore arms, sore chest, sore back.  Yipee!

Biker tackling a steep trail up Tortugas

Hikers meet biker

Ocotillo leaves between thorns

Across the desert to the Organ Mountains

Ocotillos in their summer finery

Way up the trail

The desert looks more its summer self

A much-needed break from the heat