Looking back the way we came. We are just starting to go up more significantly. One problem with such a large amount of livestock is that the area had a significant tick population. Andra found one crawling up her pants and I'd later find one under my pants crawling up my leg. Mr. Stinky pants? I've checked that guy more times than I can count and you guessed it - nothing.
We are nearing our first camp. This stream will provide our water, and we are not the only ones that suffer in the summer heat. Dawg uses the stream to cool his body temperature.