Cloud Cover and High Humidity

1st 2:  Desert Spiny Lizard

A nice cloud cover kept the sun from beating down on Dr. K, Willow, Frio and me during our hike this morning, but the extra high humidity made conditions feel plenty bad.  I actually found myself sweating during the latter portion of the trek.

We went for a short ride after our outing today, and on the way home I stopped in a nearby neighborhood to take some photos of a blooming Century Plant; they are among the most attractive flora in the northern Chihuahuan Desert.

Sky over Ocotillos

This & next:  Picacho Mountain

Half and half

Headed down LDR-A arroyo

This & next:  Barrel Cactus

Soaptree Yucca stalk laden with fruit

Ocotillos still green

This & next:  Prickly Pears with fruit

Willow and Frio on break in Right Branch Arroyo

This & next:  way up in the right branch arroyo

This & next 2:  Tortugas and the Organs

The rest:  Century Plant in bloom