Horseback riding through the desert was always something that I have wanted to do. On our recent
trip to Arizona we were able to do so. Cameron and I lucked out (as usual) when it came to a tour. We were the only people along with our guide, Chuck, who later found out was the owner. He spent time pointing out the different kinds of cactus everything from prickly pear to barrel cactus etc., mesquite trees (which happen to be part of the legume family- who knew?)Cameron's horse, Desperado always wanted to be leading the pack and Chuck had to tell him several times to slow down. Desperado does not like to fool around. The sun felt great and Chuck was more than willing to take our photo. He wanted us to hold hands for the photo which I thought would look kind of silly, but they turned out and make for good memories.