Awful at First

Morning moon

Dr. K went shopping this morning so it was Willow, Frio and me on the daily trek.  It was blazing hot when we started off without a whisper of breeze.

About halfway through the hike a small breeze picked up, bringing some relief.  We made several shade and water breaks along the way.

Two-thirds of the way through our outing the breeze turned into a light wind, which went a long way in giving us respite from the uncomfortable heat and humidity.  Nobody was complaining when, after the hike, we hopped into the CR-V for an air-conditioned ride home.

Horns of a dilemma

Cross over trail between left and middle branch

Ocotillo still green

Stinging Serpent (Cevallia sinuata)

Willow and Frio in yucca shadow

This Swainson's Hawk loves this yucca

Lunch?

This & next:  Frio and Willow

Desert X

Ocotillo and Prickly Pear

 

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