Let me first say  - I don't like the new blogger interface.  I preferred the old, so-called Beta version.  It was more attractive, easier to understand and use.  To figure out what all the symbols mean on the new interface, I'm forced to hover my cursor over them until they, a la "open sesame", reveal their meaning.

It's all hazy smoky here today from the conjoined wildfires in the Gila Wilderness.  This reminds me too much of last Spring when we were treated to days of smoke inhalation from the Wallow wildfire in Arizona.  It's also been dry and windy here which brings back unpleasant memories of similar conditions last year which resulted in the devastation of the Las Conchas wildfire.  I tell myself that there is not much left to burn but I know there is plenty left, especially if dry, windy conditions continue.

This morning we walked with the White Rock Senior Center Friday group on the north section of the Perimeter Trail, starting at the Mitchell Trailhead and going toward Quemazon Community.  The leader surprised my by wanting to ascend to Pipeline Road above the north branch of Pueblo Canyon.  We then went the short distance down Pipeline to Quemazon Road and followed that to an access trail which led to Upper Pueblo Canyon Trail and then down an access trail to Yucca Road and back to the cars.  We were joined by 3 hikers from the Betty Ehart Senior Center walking group because their leader was on a trip.  I forgot to check my GPS but think we did 3 miles.

After lunch at home, I did 2 more miles, going east on the Pueblo Canyon Rim Trail to just past Zeus's easy chair carved out of tuff.  Near the intersection with the Zipline Trail, I watched 5 turkey vultures circling around and around.  Despite their "naked" red head which looks similar to the carrion they eat, they are beautiful birds that fly with grace and ease.