July 25, 2006 — In the rainy season, the mountains lush wonderfully lush and green! Here is some proof: Kelly went for a Sunday-afternoon hike up in the hills the other day with his camera. Here is a family working in their milpa, or cornfield, with everyone helping to weed:

This wild ground cover is mesmerizing, shot from directly over it:

And this lovely spot shows the growth. Much of the greenery is trees.