Touch of Spring

Climbing into the high foothills

This is late January in the Chihuahuan Desert:  yesterday's high was 69 F (20.5 C); today's high will be 70 F (21.1 C).  That will all change tomorrow, though, when a cold front blows through, lowering the temperature significantly and bringing a good chance of precipitation for Wednesday and Thursday.  Can't complain, however; I went shopping today in shorts and a short-sleeve shirt.

Looking back at the mountain

The trail ahead

The way we came down from the mountain

Getting ahead on the Crosscut Trail (middle right)

Taking a break in a sandy arroyo

Day at the beach