Pale Moon

Leaving the main trail

Dr. K, Becca and I did essentially the same hike that Becca and I did yesterday, but we lengthened it a bit.  It was rather hot already, though, and we decided it was in the best interest of all involved (especially Becca) not to push it too much.  We got in a decently long trek and the requisite amount of exercise before heading back to the car.  On the return leg we ran into a woman jogger and a woman mountain biker who were both getting in their workout before the day heated up too much. We're headed for the century mark (100F) today.

Looking north from the south side of Tortugas Mountain

Rugged stretch of Chihuahuan Desert

Pale Moon 1

Pale Moon 2

Looking back from the far point of our trek

Becca and her shadows

Over hill and dale

Closing in

The Lone Ocotillo