Bifurcated Hike

A mountain biker prepared for the elements

Because I had a ten o'clock appointment this morning Becca and I had to do an early abbreviated hike.  In fact, we were back home by 8:00.  So I decided to take her for a short hike this afternoon, and we followed the trail along the north side of Tortugas mountain.  Regarding the question about how snakes shed their skin:  I watched a YouTube video.  The process was amazing to see.  Google "how a snake sheds its skin" if you're interested in seeing how it's done.

Up and away

City of the Crosses

A pleasant desert scene

The Potrillo Mountains (upper right) are part of the new national monument

My favorite everyday hiking companion

Shedding the old skin

How, exactly, does a snake slither out of its old skin? (Googling now)

Dynamic sky

This way

Crazy clouds

Part of the Tortoise

Light and shadow on the Tortoise

On the north side of the mountain in the afternoon

More overcast than the morning

A patch of sunlight