It sounds like you had a great weekend. The way you described hiking and experiencing the dessert makes me want to go, but the reality is I'm such a whimp. I probably wouldn't survive for v. long. :P

I really need to get back to reading N&S. I left it at work b/c I wanted something to read while the kids were reading, but I've been reading this trilogy that's part of this book we read in class. Anyway, I got sidetrack, but it looks like I'll be able to get back to it soon.