I took advantage of having today off by going for another hike. I purchased a hydration back pack yesterday in anticipation of more difficult hikes to come, and it seemed like it worked pretty well. Next time I will definitely freeze half the water beforehand, so I won't be sipping hose-temperature water after only a few hours' time.
Unfortunately, my friend and I are not morning people, so by the time
we hit the trail (Post lattes and a blueberry scone, of course!) it was already 10:30. However, after 3 hours of hiking, I think I've come away with only a slight sunburn at my hairline, so not too bad. I definitely feel drained after spending that much time in the sun, and have a mild headache despite drinking TONS of water and powerade. During summers in high school, I used to lifeguard at the local swimming pool, and it always took a few weeks to adjust to that much sun exposure. ----------
As part of an evil genius landscaping scheme, the buildings at my school are all named after various cacti. And by the sign of each building is its representative cactus--how clever! We always say that the one in front of the Sahuaro building looks like it's giving you the finger, and I guess I can see the resemblence.
Here's a nicer view, sans finger:
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That totally changes my view of desert scenery. You have now ruined the quintessential "desert at sunset" pictures I have in my head with silhouetted cactus.
I used to use a "camelback" when I was cycling. I am sure you are carefully about keeping the bladder cleaned, sanitized and air dried, right? I ruined one by putting it away before it had totally dried. Oops....what is that black stuff? ha ha
Love the pictures....to effin funny!
Chris
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