- Dry grass and cactus
The cactus make landing in the desert somewhat difficult - The cactus make landing in the desert somewhat difficult - Rabbit
We saw several rabbits from the air - We saw several rabbits from the air - For Sale
Anybody want a dilapidated old red shack? No? - Anybody want a dilapidated old red shack? No? - Cows
These cows were nervous about some coyotes in the area - These cows were nervous about some coyotes in the area - Saguaro
We landed just short of this saguaro - We landed just short of this saguaro - Lis
Lis watches the balloon deflating - Lis watches the balloon deflating - Deflating
There's still enough hot air to give it some shape - There's still enough hot air to give it some shape - Cactus nest
This saguaro was home to a hawk's nest - This saguaro was home to a hawk's nest - Nest
We're not sure what kind of bird made this, but there were a lot of them - We're not sure what kind of bird made this, but there were a lot of them - Tree
I liked the look of this small tree - I liked the look of this small tree - Breakfast
Tradition calls for a small breakfast and champagne toast after a successful flight - Tradition calls for a small breakfast and champagne toast after a successful flight - Lis and Leah study a captured cricket
- this is what we call a "teachable moment"
- future entymologist
- not afraid of crickets now!
- Nate checks the morning paper