Equestrian Encounter

Moseying up the trail west of Tortugas

Becca and I encountered a man and young woman riding horses west of Tortugas Mountain this morning.  As they approached I asked if they minded me taking a photo of them; the man said it was fine.  When they came abreast of us I asked if they were from the area.  The man said, "We live just south of Albuquerque, but she's starting school down here.  So we're out for a trail ride before we have to head back up."  We chatted briefly before parting company.  They were very pleasant people on beautiful horses.  And Becca was incredibly well behaved in the presence of those huge animals.

Heavy clouds

Ring of Barrel Cactus flower buds

Arroyo wet from last night's rain

Inchoate sign of fall

Good overcast

Virga (rain that evaporates before reaching the ground)

First sign of fall:  yellowing Ocotillo leaves

Tortugas (left) and the Organs

Becca spotted equestrians in the distance

Dove Tree bearing fruit

Trail riders

Steep western slope of the Tortoise

Twining Milkweed at our house