Bumping into a Friend

The foothills trail

When Becca and I were nearly finished with our hike this morning we ran into Jimmy who had come down from the Sunset Parking area.  Becca was all revved up and ready to run full speed at her buddy, but I made her sit until giving the "free" command.  Then she launched herself at him.  I remember when, years ago, we first ran into Jimmy on the foothills trail.  Becca was so suspicious about him she growled several times.  This morning, while Jimmy and I talked, Becca spent her time trying to catch flies.

West flank of the mountain

Large Ocotillo and Torrey Yucca

Looking back at the way we came down the mountain

Heading back to Tortugas from the west

Soaptree Yucca (Bishop Cap and the Franklin Mts. beyond)

Bureau of Land Management fire truck at the base of the mountain