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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Hot Desert Wind

1st 2:  Black-tailed Jackrabbit
There wasn't even a hint of coolness in the air this morning, and, at 82F, the persistently strong wind felt something like a sustained gust from a blast furnace.

Dr. K described the trek as a "slog," and it certainly was that; not much enjoyment in following our usual route today.

After the outing we drove over to our local Circle K to gas up; unleaded now at $3.99 per gallon.  $37:45 for three-fourths of a tank.


Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Flank of Tortugas and the Organ Mountains

Flora in Left Branch Arroyo

Partially bald Ocotillo

This & next:  Willow and Frio in shadow


Westward Ho!

 

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Nice photos of the Black-Tailed Jackrabbit. It didn't seem frightened of us at all.

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