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Monday, July 29, 2019

Steam Heat

Fishhook Barrel Cactus buds
It rained a little overnight, but it started to pour down at about 4:40 this morning; the precipitation delayed our hike, and Becca and I didn't get on the trail west of Tortugas Mountain until 8:00.

Our pal Jimmy rolled in just before us, and we were able to trek the first leg with him.  While the three of us were together the sun stayed behind clouds, and it felt comfortable out there.

Not long after we parted company with Becca's favorite outdoor enthusiast, though, the sun began to make its presence known; with little breeze to ameliorate conditions the weather suddenly felt steamy.  It was easily the worst hike Becca and I have taken in quite some time, and both of us were eager to get out of there.  She's been lying on the cool tile here at home for several hours now recovering from our dreadful outing.
Very iffy in the northwest

Break in the damp sand

Flower child

Monitoring the direction of that storm

Looking south

"Cup" atop Prickly Pear fruit has some rainwater in it

Capturing water from this morning's rain

Heading south

Pause for the cause on the way back

Conglomeration

West side of Tortugas

Skinny flycatcher

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

I like the photos of the 'cup' of the prickly pear fruit filled with rainwater. I've never noticed that before.

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