A New Topography

One thing I forgot to mention in my post about my trail ride yesterday is how much the topography of the desert has changed.  It's somewhat subtle in places, but I can really feel it on the back of a horse.  Whenever it rains a lot over a short period of time we get flash floods.  The desert floor isn't very good about soaking up water.  New channels force their way downhill.  So, while riding on