Chilled Trek

This and all uncaptioned others:  too many shots of the cloud-shrouded sun

The cold front that blew in yesterday brought cloudy skies and colder temperatures; it remained overcast and chilly throughout my entire hike, which was a long one.  During this morning's trek I took way too many photos of the cloud-shrouded sun, but there were some interesting scenes I couldn't pass up.

I ran into nobody during my explorations in the outback, but I did encounter another outdoor enthusiast when I returned to the Sunset Area; he was just beginning his trek.  I saw Jimmy's truck parked out beyond Whitey the CR-V, but I didn't see Jimmy.  I assumed he was already well on his way up the mountain.

This and the next 3:  arroyo west of Tortugas Mountain

This and the next:  sliver of sky

Soaptree Yucca

Green desert where the arroyo flows

Tortugas and the Organs

This and the next:  local color in a different arroyo

This and the next 3:  yuccas west of the mountain