Desert Tortoise Hike

March, 2004 - Sonoran Desert, Arizona

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1/2 mile and a water break - finally!

 

Lucky find - a Desert Tortoise

 
 

Sunning herself.

 
 

Ashley named her Rocks-Anne.

 

Say Cheese.

 
 

Tortoise w/ 2 Desert Rats.

 
 

We started down there!!!!

 
 

Dad, Ashley & Tipper

 
 
 
 
 

Pose like a Saguaro Cactus.

 

What do you see Ashley?

 
 
 

Brandon taking a rest break. Nice view.

 

Ashley says goodbye to Rocks-Anne.

 

Rocks-Anne goes to bed for the day.

 
 

Saguaro insides.

 

Desert Poppy.