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| Boston Hill Trail Hiking at 6:30 am |
It’s hot here. Very hot. And dry. Temps will be in the mid
to high 90’s all week and humidity in the single digits. This is not my kind of
weather. If I am out in town during the middle of the day, I plan my walking
route down streets with the most shade and a bit of a breeze. I have a deeper understanding
and appreciation of the siesta. The locals all tell me that June is the worst
month of the year because of the heat. It gets better in July. That’s what they
say…
The worst part, though, is the fire danger in this terribly drought
stricken state. We’ve got one burning in the Black Range just east of Silver City. I
woke to the faint smell of smoke this morning. It started from a
lightning strike from a storm that passed through the area last Friday
afternoon.
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| Friday Storm Passing Through-June 7 2013 |
A woman at the coffee shop told me of a very good website to check
on the fire (and other) incidents. Its www.inciweb.org.
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| The Lizards Don't Mind |
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| The Cacti Don't Mind |
So I adapt. That’s it. Get up early to hike most mornings and
nap midday. Stay up late. Wait for the cooler weather. And like most New
Mexicans these days, pray for rain.
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