10 a.m. Start

Hauling in the crappers

I had a nine o'clock appointment this morning, so Becca and I didn't get on the trail until ten.  There was more activity around the mountain than usual, including the workers who were setting up commodes at the base as well as on the crest in anticipation of tomorrow's Tortugas Pueblo ceremony honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe.

A full house might result in a catchy jingle

Feeling the late-morning warmth

Yuccas and Ocotillos

Torrey Yucca at the side of the road

Old observatory atop Tortugas Mountain