An Old Stomping Grounds Trek

Cellular Shade Shadow

I took an old stomping grounds hike on the Sunset Side of Tortugas Mountain sans puppers this morning because Mr. Frio has a slight limp in his right front leg.  I examined it carefully several times and I can find no obvious problem; it's possible he strained it during our "play ball" session yesterday afternoon.

My trek today took me along a route that Becca and I hiked frequently over the years, and I even stopped at several spots where she used to lie down during our outings; and I reflected nostalgically about how much I still miss her after her death two-and-a-half years ago.

There were quite a few other hikers out with their dogs today, and I ran into several different outdoor enthusiasts.

This & next:  just west of Tortugas Mountain

Something (wind?) tipped this old Ocotillo over

Southwest flank of Tortugas

My guess is a marker for a drone

This & next:  old Torrey Yucca

Road to where?

Another ancient mesquite

Hard to guess when this old friend toppled

This & next:  desert biker

This & next 3:  interesting clouds

Desert Sumac, mountain and clouds