Santa Cruz and the San Lorenzo River

I spent 3 nights with good friends in Santa Cruz to celebrate Stephanie's birthday. I got to meet her new kitten, Raja.

Duke, looking handsome.

Stephanie received an avocado tree for her birthday. The day after I took this photo, somebody (I'm looking at you, cat) ate its leaves.

On Stephanie's birthday, we hiked a short trail to the San Lorenzo river.

There were a ton of crawdads!

Alex, Stephanie and Dom on our hike out.

Me and Stephanie.

Jump shot. Alex and Dom had way better timing than I did.

Ended the day with a quick dip in the pool.

Weekend in Nevada City

I spent last weekend in Nevada City. It was seriously beautiful. This was the view of the backyard at the house we stayed at. Looking forward to visiting again.

Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail - Tuolumne Meadows to Sonora Pass

A private residence in Glen Aulin.

Ready for adventure.

Following the man into the wilderness.

One of the many vistas we came across.

Spooky ramen.

Our own private beach at Smedberg Lake.

Happy campers.

Vacation

I'm hiking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail beginning this Saturday. Sonora Pass to Tuolumne Meadows. I could get used to this.

Marine Science Institute

Playing with sea creatures at the Marine Science Institute.

This little guy is so passive, his left arm went missing.

'ello.

Stephanie holding a Leopard Shark.

Attempted escape.

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A Bat Star turning itself right-side up.

Grey Whale skeleton.

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Mammoth Lakes

Convict Lake

A few shots from a trip to Mammoth Lakes.

Crab Cooker hot spring

Crab Cooker hot spring

View from the hot springs

The Beast

At Convict Lake

At Convict Lake

Convict Lake

The man in action

At Red Rock Canyon Park