A Chill in the Air

OK bouquet

It was 35F when Becca and I hit the trail west of Tortugas Mountain this morning; even though I was dressed appropriately (including with gloves) I felt rather cold at the start.  The plunge in overnight temperatures to near freezing was quite surprising considering the hot days we've been having of late.  Our high today of 66F is probably near normal, but we've gotten used to the idea of an early spring; after all, nearly every plant is flowering here in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Which way?

That looks pretty deep

Can't wait to see what Becca sees

Cutting across the Crosscut Trail

Spectacle Pod

Mesquite tree leafing out

In the hills west of the mountains

Torrey Yucca beginning to bloom

Torrey Yucca in full blossom

Creamy white flowers

Early stages

Desert Evening Primrose

Blanketflower

Blanketflower and bud