Sunday's Altered Track

Three wise men have seen better days

As soon as Dr. K, Willow and I began descending LDR-A arroyo this morning we spotted Two-White-Dogs-Lady and her pups closer to us than ever before; they were heading south on LDR.  We soon saw why they were further north:  the Basset people and their hounds were bushwhacking where we often see the other nature enthusiasts.  We were forced to alter our track, too, heading directly east toward the mountains.  We compensated for cutting out the first leg of our hike, adding quite a bit of distance by an extended bushwhack.

Soaptree Yucca and triple barrel cactus

This & next:  the hill we're climbing

Flank of Tortugas and the Organs

Dr. K and Willow

Stop calling me

This & next:  view southwest from 4210 hill

Willow takes in the long view

This & next:  the Lone Soaptree

Bigger barrel cactus

This & next:  Freddy trying to blend in

Last 2:  early blooming Faxon Yucca