Russian Ridge

ok it was really blazing hot at russian ridge today. somehow the moon guide was wrong or we made a mistake as well...wrong turn led to scorching uphill hike through endless meadow...but lots of beautiful wildflowers. thanks to the unending rain this winter i guess...the trail was parched absolutely dry so the soil must have a lot of water in it still under all that grass. plus encounter with several snakes and many lizards, and enchanting little blue butterflies plus many other butterflies too swift for my camera. not very many birds - interesting. was it too hot for them too?

Posted on June 20, 2011 05:01 AM by sirielizabeth