Big Bend Day 2 4/13 Kayaked the Rio Grande!

So much fun to Kayak in the desert! We tented Kayaks yoday and paddled down the Santa Elana Canyon. Only did about 3 miles down of the 12 but it was epic. 
Stopped for lunch on the Mexican side :)
Swallows nesting all along the river! So cool!!
Zoom in here to see around 5 species of cactus flourishing on the canyon wall!! Incomprehensible to me.
turtles on the way back.
On way back to campsite found some more stunning cactus views.
And a sweet new wilflower.
I just cant stop taking cactus pics!!!!!
Dinner bbq chicken thighs, sweet potato and garlic rosated asparagus. Pic coming soon. Cocktail hour now. Lol. Love to all!



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