Too Many People

Getting an early start

Becca and I were on the trail very early this morning, so we were surprised to see how many people were out and about already.  Unfortunately, we ran into quite a few--the most we've ever run into on a Sunday.  There were mountain bikers, hikers, lolligaggers.  (Just kidding about the latter.)  Fortunately, when we got into the outback there was nobody else around, so we enjoyed a good portion of our trek.

Still in the shadow of Tortugas

Rocky trail on the mountain

Let's head down to the lower desert

Franklin Mountains near El Paso on the horizon

Looking back at Tortugas from the west

High winds aloft

Mr. Lizard (about a foot long)

These Ocotillos all look alike