In the Desert Again

Getting started

It was somewhat cold for our morning hike today; filtered sunlight and a stiff breeze made conditions slightly unpleasant.  In fact, it felt chillier in the desert than it was for any of our mountain hikes.  Dr. K, Willow and I followed our regular route seeing no other nature enthusiasts while we were out there.  We took a long drive after the trek.

This & next:  long view of the mountains

This & next:  little barrel with tall fruit

What's with the attitude?

Who eats barrel cactus fruit?  Javelinas, mule deer, packrats,

squirrels, jackrabbits, curve-billed thrashers, etc.

Tortugas Mountain straight ahead