Adventure 569: Cave Creek Regional Park/Post D

Cell Development?

We got a fairly late start today. I didn't even get out of bed until 8:15 A.M. The reason, I'm sure didn't have anything to do with the bourbon I drank at the Buffalo Chip last night; rather, it was likely due to the cool morning that we woke up to. Nonetheless, we managed 5 miles of walking, 15 miles on the bike, and at least a few good hours of lounging like gila monsters. Our ride was particularly encouraging because we found roads little traveled, and we covered a distance long enough to get a workout in. On our next ride, we'll double the distance. We also plan to continue our desert hikes tomorrow on a trail called the Overton, on which we will cover a distance of about 5.4 miles. It's been quite cool for the past few days, but this weekend is supposed to warm up to the mid seventies. Regardless, it's not freezing, it's not snowing, and we're suffering no malaise other than the Wiley Cager has been beating me unmercifully. Either my luck must change, or I'll have to resort to some "Republican" tactics. But no worries, life is good, especially today.

 It's a long not so strange road.

 Sadly, the photo didn't come close to capturing this forest of Saguaros.

 Saguaro of the day.

 His two buddies saying, "Hi."

 I found this heart shaped rock on the trail.

 Falcon and his Daddy having a heart felt moment.

 Selfie of the day.

 Cactus closeup #1.

Cactus closeup #2. It's for the birds.