Hump Bump

Just west of the Tortoise

I was surprised by the number of outdoor enthusiasts around the mountain this morning; perhaps some people are taking an extra long Memorial Day weekend holiday.  We ran into one woman mountain biker who said of Becca--because she had obediently stayed at the side of the trail--"Smart dog."  Another woman (who we'd talked to a few times before) approached with a brown-and-white Border Collie.  Becca got along just fine with the other dog, who had a very calm demeanor.  That's it:  a good long hike two-thirds of the way around Tortugas and back.

On the road around the mountain

Ear veins

Something of a Crab Nebula cloud

Behind Tortugas Mountain

Where the trail behind the mountain zigs and zags

Becca on break next to a large Little-leaf Sumac

Look carefully and you'll see a baby bunny's eye

Love birds

Ripe fruit on a Prickly "Pear" Cactus