Today's Walk

My walk today took me down to the other end of the perimeter fence towards the south. From that end of the fence, you can catch a glimpse of the pond. I don't think it's water from, or part of, the river. I think it's the effluent from the treatment plant.

Down at this end of the fenced off area, there is another mesquite tree that is heavily infested - or cohabiting - with cacti. The prickly pear cactus has grown into the tree and makes an almost impenetrable barrier. The hoofprints of the cows and horses stop here, so I don't think they even attempt to go through where it is.

From what we've heard, the banks of the Verde River are heavily undercut and  deemed dangerous. The whole area is closed. It's on the Yavapai Reservation and we've noticed a great deal of the reservation is closed off...

It's a shame, as it looks like there could be some nice hiking in the valley...

We got some new neighbors today, just on the other side of the trees and bushes. They seem like nice people, but unfortunately they are only going to be here through the weekend.