 Touring my favorite neighborhood where the pavement is new and rolling terrain I spot mule dear. Within this neighborhood I've seen a bobcat, javelina, deer, lots of snakes, coyote...I think a mountain lion would complete the list but that's unlikely.  Interesting view of the Rincons with clouds.  Riding up Sabino Canyon Road has become part of my cycling routine, 2-3 times a week. It's gorgeous in here. The tram is not currently running but probably soon as the afternoon highs have dropped into the mid 90's.  Speaking of javelina, here's a family, causing me to stop. Nasty disposition, especially when the kids are in their midst.  And like that, the scenery changes as I met Shannon and we exit the state for a brief visit to Julian, CA. I'd never heard of the town but supposedly there is ample wine tasting locations.  First, we burned a few calories with a short hike. I wasn't much impressed with this area for hiking. Way too few trees or interesting landscape.  Alas, the two tasting rooms in Julian had closed, choosing to expand instead at their vineyards. Undeterred, we found the vineyards and enjoyed our time there. Kind of rustic was the setting at each but that's fine with me.  The obligatory awesome sunrise pic.
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 Sorry for the delay in posting content. Drove to Ohio for a visit with the fam. Meantime, waiting to check out at Bashas, I was startled to see in the middle of all the candy selections, something healthy. I bought a pack and it was quite good!  And yes, the sunrises continue to amaze me.  Wow, while riding out Reddington Road, I caught the best view of the famous camel I've never witnessed. Usually he is blocked by his barn or trees. I'm having a hard time doing more than 30 mile rides. The group rides are still departing at 5:30-6:00am so between driving to the start and getting ready, too early. I'm worried my easier paced solo rides, coupled with low distances is less than ideal, lol. Planning to visit OH and get in some group rides so will find out.  So many mornings, clouds roll in, looks promising for rain and then they dissipate. Liked the color combination between the mountains and sky this morning.  Quite an impressive fence comprised I think, mesquite branches!  Another morning and another great sunrise.
 I escorted a friend to the top of the mountain for her first experience, hiking around the top of Mount Lemmon. So a nice change of scenery and plant life.  We start on the Meadow Trail, walking through some trees and then.....  ....this. I enjoy showing people these jaw dropping scenes.  The trail descends for awhile before...  ....reemerging to expansive views!  We joined a family on a rock outcropping.  Then back on the trail to complete the loop. My friend does not have an annoying, yapping dog and after a few dates, all the boxes have been checked so maybe a keeper, lol.  We enjoyed lunch at the Iron Door restaurant, across from Ski Valley where the ski lifts were working with a full crowd albeit, without the snow.
 Yet another early morning ride. The forecast looks rather good with highs in the 90s but....  ...so little rain. After a forecast of above normal precipitation, it was a very dry monsoon season and it's about over.  Riding on Woodland Road again, the most interesting 3 miles in the area, I pass this weed patch. The yard is watered daily and plants now are at least 6' tall. Will be interesting to see what eventually happens.  Interesting new, looking east into a rising sun obscured by clouds, on Speedway.  Eventually I get on Reddington Road and how about that? A decent view of the camel who is usually in his barn.  And another gorgeous sunrise.  Hiking in Sabino Canyon where I thought, perhaps, some mountain rain would cause water flow but no.  The early morning rides create long shadows. I'm looking at the Ohio forecast and it's looking about right for a visit as I contemplate driving and bringing items I can't get on a plane.
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