At Times It Looked Like Rain

Heelers

There were a few sprinkles on the CR-V windshield when we headed out this morning, and for much of the time during our hike it seemed as if rain was likely.  It never came, though, and, after yesterday's soaking, we were grateful for the good fortune.

Although we saw a few jackrabbits out today--including one the Heelers were ready to chase--there were no other sentient beings around; no vehicles were parked at the Tellbrook/Sonoma Ranch lot, either.

The trek up to Second Arroyo, the bushwhack into First Arroyo and the trek back gave us some good exercise on this cloudy and cool day in our section of the northern Chihuahuan Desert.

Soaptree and the Organs

Willow and Frio

Sun

The long view, southwest

Organ Mountains

Crossing down into First Arroyo

Deadwood

Patch of blue

Sun again

Cloud

Wedge of blue sky

Franklin Mountains near El Paso

Gap