GOODBYE, COCHISE COUNTY.

We had five busy days in Cochise County: ranching, dining out, hiking, golf for Odel. Luna loves ranch stays and so do we... but now the hot weather is setting in and we need to hightail it north.

Rosanna, Odel, and I did a great loop hike through Chiracahua National Monument one day, fairly long, rocky, and high-altitude. It brought back memories of last year's difficult training hikes - I am so grateful the Grand Canyon hike is behind us. Now we hike just for fun!

This bit of the trail, through a tree-filled canyon, was such a surprise - look at all the little green ferns in the understory.