Snapped this a couple days ago when the storm clouds were building over the hills. The spot where I'm standing is a one-minute walk from my front door, and I'm standing in my socks, so you know I wasn't planning to be away from the air conditioning long. The street goes straight to the edge of the desert and then stops. A sandy track continues but is only good for dirt bikes and people on foot.
The hills are a maze of trails, and you can wander around and climb all you like, though taking water along is a must. If you're up before sunrise, you can beat the worst of the heat these days, but prepare to feel pretty warm anyway.
Photo-finish Friday is the bright idea of Leah Utas over at The Goat's Lunch Pail.
That sky is such a deep, beautiful blue. Amazing pic.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a very different view than we have.
ReplyDeleteWho desecrated the landscape and planted all that vegetation in the desert? It looks like the Phoenix area, nice photo. The way Phoenix is expanding there won't be any desert left in a few years.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Ron! I miss such wide open views, but got a taste of it a couple weeks back in the NE sandhills. Hot there this time of year too.
ReplyDeleteI'll be coming to visit one day. Beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo Ron. It is hot enough here now that I don't envy your neck of the woods.
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