Imposter in Their Midst

The gang was reluctant to accept an alien, but in the end didn't have much choice.

Mensa on the Mesa

 

Looking at Taos and daydreaming about wearing a ski helmet instead.

Weekday Wonderland

 

Another day in the high country.

A Hopping Good Time

 

This is a very good sign for a fly fisherman hiking toward the river.

Bearable

 

Minding my own business, pulling a few brown trout out of a stream, when along comes an interloper!  The cute little blonde high-stepped down to my stretch until we were about 25 yards apart, and then she became extremely interested in me.  After a bit of a staredown, she decided to pick up the pace on the way out of the river valley.  I fumbled a bit to extract the camera, but then got the heck out of there.  Plenty of river to share with her mother, and perhaps a bit rude of me, but I didn't see the need to stick around to meet the whole family.  

Reminiscing

 

Frequently, summertime is an acceptable filler in-between ski seasons.

Speed Bump

Jogging on the trail yesterday, the Mrs. made a new acquaintance.

Post Angling Transportation

To reach the best fishing holes, one must travel long distances away from people.  Since rivers always reside in the very lowest altitude of the canyon, usually it is a downhill trip to the water and a substantial effort to get back out.   However, the upper Rio Cebolla offers the opposite -- a good workout to reach the distant waters, and a wonderful coast back to the truck.

Trout Hunt

Exploring another way to maintain six feet of separation from other humans.

Pre-summer Hummer

Typical mid-April morning in the mountains.  This little fella is up for his daily jolt before going to work -- marking territory, securing a nest, scouting the competition, locating sources, etc.

Social Security

Working hard on the distancing thing.  Yes, I am in this photo.

Out of Doe

Well, when it's another girl, Coco is far less welcoming.

Buck Shot

The family patriarch decides it's his turn to come sniff-out this little feline visitor.