We go early. We wear sunblock, hats, and sunglasses. We carry walking sticks and water.
We watch the trail carefully for all the slithering, stinging, and biting creatures who live in the desert.
We admire the volcanic vistas and rejoice in the immense desert skies overhead.
We know that anything could be over the next rise: A badger, a javelina, a tarantula, a rattlesnake.
Not many people, though.
It's harsh, it's hot, and it's beautiful in the Chihuahuan Desert.
For skies in all kinds of places, be sure to visit Skywatch Friday.
29 comments:
Beautiful place to walk. Hope you had your water ;-)
you will get no argument from me on that proclamation! beautiful. have a fun weekend Clair.
Fantastic shots. Looks like you has nice time.
beautiful!
wonderful pics!
Greetings from Germany, Petra
What a lovely place to take a walk.
Great shot! Happy sky watching.
Liz @ A Simple Life
Such a beautiful, peaceful place to walk, Clairz! Looks like a fun day to me! Marvelous captures as always! Hope you have a great weekend! Happy SWF!
Sylvia
So different from my landscape! Beautiful!
What a lovely place to walk.
Great place to walk!Have a nice weekend!
I never know what to expect when I manage to get here, but I always know I'll enjoy myself. Of course, it always makes me homesick for the desert and longing to be in the land of fierce, dry heat, sagebrush scent, and clean, clear air.
Sigh. It's still sweltering here, but I'm taking refuge in other peoples' landscapes today. Thanks for this--the pictures are gorgeous.
Wouldn't want to go off the path there. Looks very nice though.
What a beautiful scenery!
That lat photo is fabulous!!!!
~Lisa
What a wonderful morning!
It is a beautiful place for a hike. Have your seen a snake or badger? The last shot is my favorite, very scenic view. Happy skywatching!
It is a beautiful place for a hike. Have your seen a snake or badger? The last shot is my favorite, very scenic view. Happy skywatching!
Eileen, yes, we ran into a rattlesnake just up the trail. See the two previous posts for the story.
Love the landscape but the snakes bothers me hehe. Happy weekend!
SWF
Beautiful sky watch photos! Although the dessert looks dried, there are still so much beauty to see!
I love the fact that there are no other people out there! I've never seen a javelina before, have you?
Hey Clair, I was wondering if you have ever been to the "whole enchilada festival" in LC? If so, do you think it is worth a visit? My mom has been wondering about it & wanted me to ask you. Also, what about the chile fest in Hatch?
i hope you packed plenty of water! and yes, watch for snakes!!
Becky, I'm sorry to say that we've never been to either the Whole Enchilada Festival or the Hatch Chile Festival. Too hot and too many people. Although I love the ride up to Hatch and that might persuade me to attend their festival. Nice people in Hatch.
Don't go by us, though. Another person might tell you a completely different tale.
And the sky is such an amazing blue, one of the best parts about being in the desert. Stay cool.
What a beautiful hike! Looks a little warm though. Reminds me alot of the hikes I've taken around Phoenix.
Gorgeous sky; the desert is full of life and critters! I would love to explore there. Our sky is beginning to look a little like that now it's heating up a bit.
Wow, this is so beautiful! I love the desert and with some mountain it is perfect. Great pictures.
Thank you so much for always visiting my chicken post and leaving me such nice comments!! Also LOVE this post! I haven't thought about javalinas in years! I was once chased by a javalina (or at least I thought it was chasing me) when I lived in Sierra Vista AZ. I always thought the desert was so beautiful :0)
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