At least a half-dozen commercials floated through around noon which is how long it takes to reach Santa Elena from Lajitas. Working my way up the Texas side cliffs, noticed that two boats had stopped for lunch at the canyon mouth. Some scrambling involved to access the rim, but nothing difficult. Once there, some decent upriver and downriver views. Had been puzzled why there were no Texas side views of the Rockslide but understood after being thwarted by this side canyon. After three hours, strolled back to take a shower and self-portrait. Skunk tortillas for supper.