It's been a month since I walked down to my favorite area along the river. I took Fritz, Gretel, Hansel. I wanted to see the area before tomorrow's expected afternoon rains. The path is impassable after heavy rains because of the porous sand.
The tall grasses have died back so the trail isn't overgrown anymore. One can see through the creasote again, which makes watching the dogs run nearby easier. Trees are starting to change colors. The water is clear and still running.
The Christmas cacti near the start of the trail are in full red bloom. The thick rabbitbush closer to the river is now in its prime, attracting both bees and butterflies. The yellow flowers are the only thing in bloom now. It's not a very pretty shrub at all.
We didn't stay long at the river since it was late afternoon and I prefer to be on the high trail before sunset.
