Top of the Week Trek

Getting an early start

It was a beautiful, cool morning for our hike.  We got an early start, and trekked far into the outback before returning.  We ran into our buddy, Jimmy, a quarter mile or so from the trailhead.  Even though he was striking for the mountaintop we spent about fifteen minutes gabbing.  It's always a pleasure talking to Jimmy who's a highly-intelligent, articulate person.  Becca likes him a lot, too, but not for that reason.  He treats her with the respect she deserves.

Late-blooming Strawberry Pitaya Cactus

Trekking along the foothills

In the distance:  Bishop Cap

Get that ear up

Long way to the Organs

Putting up a flower stalk

Butt Rock

Greater Roadrunner

On the run

Pausing on a rock

Prickly Pear flower

Almost all the way back

Soaptree Yucca flower stalk