Low 60s Start

Sky at start

63F when the "O"s and I started off this morning; and, despite the sun shining brightly, it never felt hot during our daily trek, which was the usual route.

We saw nobody else out and about during the trek; there weren't even many critters stirring, not even birds.  I'd have liked to get some images of animals, but they have the good sense to stay out of the sun.

We came straight home after our outing.

Soaptree Yucca seed pods

The "O"s

Tortugas and the Organs

Barrel cactus buds and flowers won't last much longer

This & next:  slightly different treatments of the right branch

This & next:  Tortugas and the Organs

"O"s

Mesquite leaves (see next image)

Mesquite tree in the right branch arroyo

From the trailhead