I think I found a new favorite rock. You do have favorite rocks, don’t you?
I’ve been hiking in this canyon for years and never saw this rock until yesterday. It’s about three feet (1m) across – not inconspicuous.
The flat surface is quite smooth and striped with some ferrous compound. The concretions are, of course, raised, but not damaged. That’s all I know.
Sierra county, New Mexico, USA.
This sweet nest is safely in a juniper snag, also protected by a Christmas cactus. But it’s only about a foot off the ground! The tree is quite dead, but the nest is in good condition. Makes me think it was made this last season. I’ll check it occasionally this Spring to see if it has new residents.
Sierra county, New Mexico, USA.
It snowed here in New Mexico last week. Snow in the desert surprises people and plants.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Evangeline Shattuck was my great-grandfather’s second wife, not a direct relative of mine. But she was the only great-grandmother I remember. This was her serving spoon and I treasure it.
I have neglected this blog and now realize how much I’ve missed it! I have a backlog of photos, so here’s to a new beginning.
The mesquite beans seem extra red this year.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
I often post photos of exoskeletons of dead millipedes – bleached white in the desert. But photos of live millipedes are also exoskeletons, aren’t they?
And the white one for comparison.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
This Spring was my first time camping at an Arizona state park. Lyman Lake was nicely located for my trip home. Good hiking, petroglyphs, nice showers – I was happy there.
I fear this bird did not give up these beauties willingly.
When I’m camping, I prefer a quiet, private space. Found that at Navajo National Monument. My RV is close to the picnic table, but hard to see. And I could not see my neighbors.
Navajo National Monument, Arizona, USA.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
This year’s yucca seed pod and the remains of last year’s.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Truth or Consequences,New Mexico, USA.
This Spring I stopped at one if my favorite campsites, Canyon View, at Navajo National Monument. This time with FlossieB. Three years ago I was with Cassie. Bittersweet.
Navajo National Monument, Arizona, USA.
Always Backroads 