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Little Basin camping
October 25, 2008




Over at Boulder Creek, we make a short stop for gas and an ice cream.




starting out with a picnic lunch in the shade




-I wonder how far we are from the ocean...?




Jane




We head off on a small hike around the area; first stop at a small fire reservoir.




Fall; Leaves, needles, and acorns abound.




quite a stump




(click for interactive Google Map)





swingin' fun for Jane and Christof




Long jump: Swing high...




...and release.




-Seems we have a winner!




Christof brought a volley ball, and we are all having a blast.
(click to view the finals) (1950 kB movie file)




Dinner time. Steak on the grill, corn and potatoes in the fire.




all enjoyed with a glass of wine under the stars




Hours later, we're all ready for bed.




we all sleep in the quiet and pleasant outdoors




Christof, Imola




sleeping in...outside




all energized after a warm and quiet night




enjoying a long slow breakfast




Starting out the Eagle Rock Trail
[Imola, Jane, Gara]




sharp, rocky, thorny...not all that great for barefooting




small people in a giant forest




with the trail map a bit unclear, we stop to discuss our options for a while




Gara

strange fungus
We give it up and head back down.




(click for interactive Google Map)





Next stop Santa Cruz Boardwalk




yep, it's cold alright




playing in the waves




a relaxing nap in the sun




Before heading home, we walk further up the beach...




...to steal a glimpse of...




...the surf contest. Action finale of a relaxing weekend.

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