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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Harsh, Hot, and Beautiful; for Skywatch

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. 


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29 comments:

  1. JoyfulJuly 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful place to walk. Hope you had your water ;-)

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  2. Ms. BeckyJuly 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    you will get no argument from me on that proclamation! beautiful. have a fun weekend Clair.

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  3. RajeshJuly 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Fantastic shots. Looks like you has nice time.

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  4. LauraJuly 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    beautiful!

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  5. FollygirlJuly 28, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    wonderful pics!
    Greetings from Germany, Petra

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  6. Simply DeliciousJuly 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What a lovely place to take a walk.

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  7. LizJuly 28, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Great shot! Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    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

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  9. JudyJuly 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So different from my landscape! Beautiful!

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  10. Photo CacheJuly 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a lovely place to walk.

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  11. SteffiJuly 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Great place to walk!Have a nice weekend!

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  12. OwlfarmerJuly 28, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    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.

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  13. JCJuly 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wouldn't want to go off the path there. Looks very nice though.

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  14. fjällripanJuly 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    What a beautiful scenery!

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  15. Laughing Orca RanchJuly 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    That lat photo is fabulous!!!!

    ~Lisa

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-LIfe)July 28, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    What a wonderful morning!

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  17. eileeninmdJuly 29, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    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!

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  18. eileeninmdJuly 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    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!

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  19. clairzJuly 29, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Eileen, yes, we ran into a rattlesnake just up the trail. See the two previous posts for the story.

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  20. Kim, USAJuly 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Love the landscape but the snakes bothers me hehe. Happy weekend!

    SWF

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  21. Icy BCJuly 29, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful sky watch photos! Although the dessert looks dried, there are still so much beauty to see!

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  22. beckyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    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?

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  23. Tanya BreeseJuly 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    i hope you packed plenty of water! and yes, watch for snakes!!

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  24. clairzJuly 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    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.

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  25. EG CameraGirlJuly 29, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    And the sky is such an amazing blue, one of the best parts about being in the desert. Stay cool.

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  26. RandyJuly 29, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What a beautiful hike! Looks a little warm though. Reminds me alot of the hikes I've taken around Phoenix.

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  27. Quiet PathsJuly 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    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.

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  28. TaniaJuly 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Wow, this is so beautiful! I love the desert and with some mountain it is perfect. Great pictures.

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  29. GeorgiaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    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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