Gettin' low and hot - Mile 230

This was a pretty morning hike coming down out of high desert as we descended into the valley where Mission Creek flows.  Thank goodness we crossed the creek several times because it got hot.  REALLY HOT!  My little keychain thermometer was reading 110 degrees so we found a great spot to get in the shade and take a 3-4 hour siesta to get out of the heat.

The valley we are heading into and that is Mission Creek

Where you find water you find life....... And if you add a shade tree then you find napping hikers!  This is an oasis when your lips are dry and chapped and your feet are on fire