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Lurking outside after arrival
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More invaders
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Gathered in the kitchen
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Out on the boat
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The sisters
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Stacy and me
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Stacy and me
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Kicking back
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Fiery
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Out in the pool
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Out in the pool
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Dispersed
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Dinner prep gets underway
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A quick card game
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Cheers!
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Cheers!
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Cake
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The bliss of pickles
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The full group at William and Mary
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Cheers, again!
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Trudging through camp
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In camp
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Group shot
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In the slot
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In the slot
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The hot trek back
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Cooling down
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Approaching the high point
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Staging things on the sidewalk
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Coffee before hitting the road
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Passport in hand
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Approaching our accomodations
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Our room for a handful of nights
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Into the water
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Food!
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Happy in the sun
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First dinner
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Sunset time
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Conch salad for lunch
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Hi kids!
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Walking the beach
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Turnaround point
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Full speed ahead
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Smooch on the water taxi
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Descending for a dip
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Look...
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out...
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below!
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In the salt water
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Climbing out
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On the rim
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Checking out the cave
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Examining the signage
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Rope looking a little worse for the wear
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Thinking about a boat joyride
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Ferry terminal
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Saying hello
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Camera showdown
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Lenny Kravitz's Bahamas house
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Chowing down
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Exploring Queen's Bath
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Protected pool
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Peering out from the cave
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Comfy rocks
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Starting to head out
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Ebbs and flows
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Scaling the rock
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Sunny view
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Returning to the Keys
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Windley Key trails
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Cubanos for lunch
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Mallory Park sunset
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Shocked by the Instagramming
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Wandering the trails
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Strolling through the garden
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Escaping the drizzle
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Relaxing before dinner
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At the Napa Valley Reserve
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Soaking up the sun
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At the blue door
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Relaxing in the garden before the meal
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On the ferry
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The Golden Fire Hydrant, which saved the Mission District in 1906
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Ready for a paddle
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Out on Big Bear Lake
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Peeking back
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The tiniest of the chainsaw bear sculptures
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Down at the water
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Snow cat
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North-facing slope
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Trudging through the drifts
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Lake overlook
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Snow and dirt
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Clearing on the trail
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Balancing pro
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On the trail
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View of Baldwin Lake
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Eye of God (plus Stacy)
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Giddyup!
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Ready to hit the real trail
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Upwards toward Bertha Peak
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Taking a breather after a race
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Break time
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Up at the top
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Sunday hiking crew
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Victory poses
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Coming down from Gray's Peak
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Time to load up the packs
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Ready to hit the trail
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Big laughs
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Joining up with the Pacific Crest Trail
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A very sad picnic table
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Sitting in the shade
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Packs lighter after drinking most of the water
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Ready for another day of hiking
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Time to depart
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Rounding the corner
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One more by the road crossing
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Lined up
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Ready to tackle Bertha Peak
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Killing time at Inland Center Mall while the car charges
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Rallying for the party
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Sweeping vistas at the summit
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Checking out the web
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Unpacking the boxes
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All pretty at the first stop
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Stacy!
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Lots of ladies
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Outside at Cougar
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Sandal attack
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Outside at Callaway
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Sitting down for dinner
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The ladies
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The ladies and our cruise director
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Paul Hefner
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Finally getting some respect
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What a classy group
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Everybody
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Everybody
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Everybody
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Getting crazy
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An eclectic bunch
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Me and Stacy
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Murray, Gilbert, and Stacy
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Hiding in the shade
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Accepting the challenge
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Going down
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Determined to stay up
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Thrown again
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The full crew
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The full crew
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The ladies
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The ladies
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The ladies
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The ladies, now complete
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Poison Ivy and Katana
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Dinner at the Krazy Coyote
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Prepping for dinner
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Waiting for picture time
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Gagging with spoon
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Me and Stacy
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The whole crew
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Slightly goofier
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The ladies
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Ladies again
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Relaxing, with coffee
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Playing cards
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Dote hamming it up
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The brunch crowd
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All eight of us
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About to head out to checkout playa artwork
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Playa Barbie #1
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Cruising the playa
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Giant metal arch
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Out at the trash fence
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Getting a fortune from a mirrored cat
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Inside the memorial
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Reading the message
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XO
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Stacy and Terry in the O
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Makeup in progress
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Ready to venture out
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All made up
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The Waggle Lounge Meadery fills up
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In the lounger
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Thinking "this is crazy"
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Removing the lights
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Taking it all in
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Our camp, watching from the distance
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Covered in dust
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Dinner prep in progress
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Gearing up for the morning hike
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Treking along
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Up to the ridge
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Red dirt trail
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Dropping non-backpacks at the hotel
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Fuel for the first day on the trail
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Hitting the trail
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Trudging down the trail, thankful for the overcast skies
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Glamor shots
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A campfire, when backpacking, in California!
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Heading up on a day hike
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Overlooking the campsite
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Return to Parsons Landing
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Cooling off
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Hiding spot in the shade
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Ready to catch the Cyclone back to Avalon
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We're on a boat too
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On the go
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Considering some early morning BBQ
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Pre-flight stretching
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Our very own stuffed animals
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Bliss at 30,000 feet, with wine flight
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Dinner is served
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Made it to the hotel in Beijing
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Strolling in the sun
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Relaxing in the shade
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Digging into a self-heating lunch
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About to trek down the stairs
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Bell Tower, Beijing
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Workout options
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Enjoying the less crowded surroundings
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Up on the little hill
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Walking through the Silk Market
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Dumplings for lunch
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Ready to conquer
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Happy to be done with the boring part of the trail
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Heading up
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Scramble up the broken steps
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Popping into the ruined tower
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All alone, on guard
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All alone up on the wall
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All alone up on the wall
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Our high point of the hike
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Looking down
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Pausing for a water break
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Packed and ready for the train
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On the high speed train, at about 300 kph
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Stacy's a fan of the room in Pingyao, at Jing's Residence
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Meat on a stick
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Late afternoon sun on the wall
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Strolling on the wall
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Looking at the newer parts of the city
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Up on the wall
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Ready for training
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County Government area
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Just outside the Tower of the Immortal Fox
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Tiny dog time!
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A quick break before heading down
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Snow Beer - allegedly the best selling (but not best-tasting) beer in the world
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Winding up
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Dong!
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Settling in for a massage
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Stacy signing an autograph for one of her many fans
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Saying goodbye to the fancy hotel room
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In the cart for the short ride to the taxi
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Greyhound sighting!
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Eggs and noodles for breakfast (approximately $1.25)
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Inside the gardens
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Relaxing on the less crowded path
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Fresh, raw garlic for the table
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Posing with her new buddy
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Out for a peaceful walk
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It's hardly raining at all anymore
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In the lights
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Sniffing around
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Su Xiaoxiao's tomb
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Nice place to sit for a moment
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Checking out downtown
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Quick lunch at the train station
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Massage chair in the waiting room
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Business class on the high speed train
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Roomy
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Checking out the Shikumen Open House Museum, which feels very Temple of Doom intro
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Yummy
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KFC delivery moped vs minivan in a very narrow alley
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Relaxing in a quiet corner with a view of the rockery
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Taking a break
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Up in the VIP section
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Glad we got onto the front deck
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Late afternoon sun
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My lovely date
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Sipping a cocktail in the fairly empty bar
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Final sun glow
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Perusing the menu at Lost Heaven
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Settling into the new purse
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Checking out Fuxing Park
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Exploring the alleys around Taikang Road
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Scheming shopper
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Vending machine books
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Leave my pigs alone, mythical creature!
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Checking out our hot pot bounty
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A little wine in the VIP lounge
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Giving it a good pump
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Other end of the table
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Applying lotion, or slapping - take your choice
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All the young people
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Two tiers
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The whole crowd
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Arranging the grab bags
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Everyone expect poor Max
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Red underneath
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So grouchy!
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Happy again
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Lounging ladies
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Looping back
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All aboard!
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Engine room
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In front of the tree
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One more
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Refilled
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Oh, the humanity
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Digging in
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Another fancy bag
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It fits!
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Pre-accessorized
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A bag within a bag
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Another bag
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Testing it out
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Watch out for the zapper
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Tiny turtle card
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Dinner time!
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Cheers!
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Moving to more aggressive opening techniques
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Wintery napkins
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Maisie and Stacy
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Happy baby
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Feeding time
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The assembled crowd
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Lots of Eckels
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Gathering cookies
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Entering the garden at the Milwaukee Public Museum
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A visitor
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Perusing the paper
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About to give chase
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Fresh socks!
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Coffee coffee coffee
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Cookie gathering
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Stacy's leg stash
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Sitting down for the meal
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Getting suspicious
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Max, android inspector
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Sculpture tour
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The crew, arrayed as they should be
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Everyone, including those now partially hidden
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Stacy at the pool
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Heading back to the house
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Studying up ahead of time
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Hydrate first
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Legacy and chump
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Sampling the "low alcohol" martini
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Up at the bar again
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Adding the bitter
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Back in our seats
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Getting a little tipsy
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Fourth and final
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We survived!
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Chaos at the cat shelter
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Prepping for pickleball
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Enjoying the sun
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Not yet at full speed
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The fishing begins
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First catch - yellowtail!
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Hogfish, soon to be dinner
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Another grouper
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Porgy
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Victory beer
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Lazy return home
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Lounging on the newly restored seawall
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Being amused by the pelicans
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New Year's Eve
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Adding the photographer to the mix
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Looking like trouble
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Dancing it out
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Showdown
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On the run
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Last day in Key Largo
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Down at the water
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Aww
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Cartful of troublemakers
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Return to pickleball
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New Year's Day
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Alternate angle
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Out in the ocean
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Hooks in the water
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Reeling in the barracuda
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Poking the fish
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The cornhole battle begins
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Beans in the air
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Stacy's turn
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And now Lisa's
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Incoming
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Getting distracted
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Pre-dinner photo
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The obligatory silly shot
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Checking out the orchid tree
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In front of the orchid tree
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Opening the glitter bomb
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Modeling the hair clips
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Inspector Betty approves
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Mug and mirror
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Enjoying the spray and wind on the Point
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Taking in the performance
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Unpacking the loot
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Sitting down to the holiday meal
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Cookie time
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The whole gang
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The whole gang, one with a fun hat
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Entering the Escape
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A fresh Pig bag!
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The full crew
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Incognito mode
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Approaching the Milwaukee Art Museum
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Up in the tuna tower
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Heading out to sea
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Last loungers
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Perfectly medium-rare prime rib
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Taking in the scenery
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Stacy and Lisa
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Soaking up the sun
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Nearing the end of our cruise
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A friendly card game
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Enjoying the rejuvenated hot tub
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Family shot
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Giving some direction
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All five of us
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Ruth chomps into an apple
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Sitting down for dinner
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The whole gang
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Ruth gets her nails done
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Lots of pink
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Chowing at Culver's
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Jill gets cookies to go
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Meeting a friend
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Rearing up
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Off to the races
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Up in the air
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A burst of speed
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Standoff
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And they're off
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Soaking up the Sunday sun
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Getting tired
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Taking off
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Heading south
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Turning around
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Sprinting back
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In the foam
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A fun run
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Stopping short
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Sneaking past the goalie
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Splashing along
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Up at the top
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Our turn at the sign
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Approaching the viewpoint
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We made it
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At the summit
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Pausing during the ascent
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Up and away
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At the peak
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Ready to hit the trail to test the gear
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Fire pit after dinner
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Taking in the ocean view
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Checking out the sunset
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Out for a spin
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Screaming yellow, screaming fast
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Ruth's turn at photographer
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The horde descends
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Out on the deck
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The whole gang
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Stacy and the graduate
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Sneak attack
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Happy grad
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Checking out the overlook
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Gathered in the rental house
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Pizza dinner
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Waiting to board the boat
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Running in the fountain
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Embracing the bean
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Taking it all in
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Prepping the cauliflower
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At our destination for the night in Rancho Santa Fe
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Smelling the roses, as usual
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Waiting for lunch to be ready
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Food!
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Getting back in under the hot sun
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Bracing for the takeoff
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Heading out on a walk
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Tesla meets snow
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Tesla, Stacy, and me
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Warm but snowy
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Burt and Stacy
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Drying out on the porch
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Short break
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Summit!
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Up at the top of North Fortuna
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Relaxing for a minute in the heat
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A knowing smile
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Behind the scenes at Micro Bear's Instagram shoot
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Waiting at SAN for our flight
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A little luxury shopping at Heathrow
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Starting out right with 1 liter of beer after very little sleep on the plane
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Tunneling through towards Englischer Garten
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Strolling around Englischer Garten (English Garden)
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Pork shank for lunch!
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Caffeine acquired
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Gyro - lunching success
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The car has arrived!
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Hopping in (brand new Porsche 911 4S convertible)
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Top down, ready for action
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Taking the wheel
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Near the entrance of Schloss Hohenschwangau
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Back into the car
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Streching its legs
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Happy driver
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I think she had fun
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Filling the kettle
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Heading up to the wall
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Up on the wall
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In Burggarten
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At the viewpoint
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Enjoying the view
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Starting the uphill return
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Bliss
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Kiling some bugs
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Taking a break
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In our room at Schloss Eckberg
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Post-breakfast gazing
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On the castle's grounds
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Getting fresh
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Stopping
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Sneaky American
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At the inner wall
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Cafe breakfast
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Stacy and me
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It's bright
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Strolling through, checking the wares
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Ice cream break
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Relaxing before hitting the second floor
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Filling up
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Just about dinner time
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Final prep
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We found the rails
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Approaching the first closed tunnel
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Into the darkness
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Group shot
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Starting the return hike
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Jackson arch
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Hitting the trail
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Look at those legs
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The whole hiking crew
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The anniversary party in full swing
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Listening to Terry
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Dote keeps waiting
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Baby, but no beer
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Lots of cousins
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With Stacy and me
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Our tent!
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Stretching at camp
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Wander Camp entrance
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Happy camper
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Soaking it in
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Uh oh
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Quite the lineup
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The group!
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The group!
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The group!
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Most of the ladies
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Watching the video
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The whole crew
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Group shot #1
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Group shot #2
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Group shot #3
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Group shot #5
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Group shot #6
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Watching the Borrego video
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Ready to dine
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On the cart to the helicopter
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Rotors spinning up
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Seated and ready
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Heading over the water
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Thumbs up!
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Loving it
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Happy passenger
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Coconut refresher
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Backlit
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Sidelit
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Macadamia nut crusted seafood
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Hitting the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail
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Acorn beret
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Pausing
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Just past the saddle
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Inside the hollow
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At Tahquitz Peak
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The lookout tower
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Prepping for the hike down
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Finishing the prep
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First major junction
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Hydration pouch success
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Rounding the back of the hill
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Making friends
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We managed to upgrade at checkin time
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Comfy
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Our first dinner
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Sated after a big lunch
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Down the steps to explore town
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Down by the fountain
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Breakfast time - hope you like cake!
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Espresso!
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Taking a break from steps
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Sentiero degli Dei - upwards!
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Up up up
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More steps along the monorail
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Time for our panini
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On the paved path
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Hello cats
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Cruising along the coast
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Back up the steps to finish the day
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Cappuccino and cake to start the day
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Our dinner spot
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Food!
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Finalizing the paperwork
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Making friends
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In front of Trevi Fountain
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In front of Trevi Fountain
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Wandering the narrow cobblestones
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Ready to dig in
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Master suite
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Ready for truffle hunting
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Making feline friends
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More cats
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Walking through the wild thyme
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Out in the hills
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Time to head back
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Blackberry discovered and plucked
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Cheese and prosecco
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Yum!
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Pasta eating
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Happy camper
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Ready to wander through town
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A light dinner...
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Making more friends
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Checking the view from our rental's garden
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Garden view
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Sipping a cappuccino
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On the grounds of Rocca di Tentennano
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On top of Rocca di Tentennano
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Soaking up the views and sun
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On top of Rocca di Tentennano
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Porcini toast for lunch
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Wine tasting mid-hike
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Viewpoint
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Viewpoint
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A bit more modern than other art in the area
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At the top of Torre Grossa
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Taking in the town
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At the top of the town
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Food!
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Happy hour
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Dinner time - pasta
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Steak and duck
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And an espresso
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Waiting for our sandwiches
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Il Magnifico - porchetta with truffle sauce
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Prosecco on our terrace
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Hippo hello
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Negroni and bubbly to start
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A tasty cucumber dish
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Lobster
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Lamb
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Dessert
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In the gardens
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In the sunset
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Florence sunset
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Retracing our ascent
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Private silverware stash
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Very colorful
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Cod for me
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And a little dessert to wrap up
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Heading back to the hotel
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Porchetta sandwich on the train
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On the boat
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Heading towards the world's oldest coffee house, maybe
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Fancy brunch
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Checking it out
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Sitting in the square for a moment
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Awww
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Gelato treat
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Filling up
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On the Accademia bridge, with Salute in the background
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Relaxing on our dock
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Dinner at Bistrot de Venise
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Starter - cured fish
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The starters arrive
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First course - pasta!
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And now for the fish
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And of course dessert
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In the palace
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Lunchtime, with gnocchi
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And calamari
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Sitting for a bit
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Our final happy hour in Italy
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Ready for our dinner
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Mushrooms
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Getting full
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Cocktail hour lineup
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Sweet shades
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Stacy and Kris
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Watch out
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Settling into the cabin
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Perusing the Julian museum
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Ready to chow down
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Tesla winds up
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Tesla sneaks in
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Everybody lined up
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Making the cut
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Smooth sailing
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Taking another notch
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Clearing out the cabinets
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Shall we destroy?
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Strategizing on the sink cabinet
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A gentle slice
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Tile has been smashed
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Sweeping up some of the drywall carnage
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A few rows down
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Stepping carefully
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Final piece
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Sweet relief
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Entering Ferndell
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Gazing out at the Getty Villa
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Rose inspector
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Inside the alcove
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Cruising back to the hotel
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Back to the trailhead
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Getting our bearings
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Snack time
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Out in the dry, dry mountain air
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Embarking on Sunset Trail, from the Meadows Trailhead
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About to cross the dam at the foot of Big Laguna Lake
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Taking a break
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Taking in the view
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Readying to move out
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Exploring the lakefill
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Dipping toes at North Avenue Beach
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Gathered in the living room
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Fiery red in the backyard
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On the port side
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Towards the end of the tour
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32652-209x140.jpg)
Ready to disembark
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Long table for lunch
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Waiting for lunch
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Sunday afternoon
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32685-140x209.jpg)
Maisie on an unknown lap
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32686-209x140.jpg)
Maisie, dubious but accepting
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32689-210x140.jpg)
Take 1
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Take 2
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Take 3
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32692-210x140.jpg)
Take 4
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32701-140x209.jpg)
Walking the 606 in Chicago
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32703-209x140.jpg)
Near the majestic "overlook"
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21574-140x209.jpg)
Ready to open the wall
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21575-209x140.jpg)
The slicing begins
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21580-209x140.jpg)
With the proper tool, all jobs are easy and safe
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21585-140x209.jpg)
Painting to match
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21727-209x140.jpg)
Removing the old outlet
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21732-209x140.jpg)
Moving on to some finishing work
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21734-140x209.jpg)
Stacy with a nailgun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21751-209x140.jpg)
Down comes the trim
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One piece left
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Taking it all in
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21840-209x140.jpg)
Cutting out the half-circles
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21844-209x140.jpg)
Officially completing the project
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23105-209x140.jpg)
Waiting to board the tram at the Getty
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23132-210x139.jpg)
About to get trapped in the tar
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/24204-210x140.jpg)
Short break in the blazing sun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23672-210x140.jpg)
Time to wake up!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23673-140x209.jpg)
Sneaking in a small dog in a jaunty scarf
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23675-209x140.jpg)
Observing wryly
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23677-140x210.jpg)
Stacy, Lisa, and LaVonne
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23678-209x140.jpg)
Wine and old letters
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23681-209x140.jpg)
Gathering 'round the fire for a good story
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23686-209x140.jpg)
Rayne's turn with the camera
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23688-140x209.jpg)
Odin looking very pleased at getting a ride at last
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23690-209x140.jpg)
Co-crafting
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23692-209x140.jpg)
Reacting to crazy pictures from China
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23693-209x140.jpg)
More China stories
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23694-140x209.jpg)
Spanning four generations
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23707-210x140.jpg)
Rayne and a blur of hair
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23708-209x140.jpg)
Tilting back
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23709-209x140.jpg)
Whizzing by
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Coming to a halt
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A bit dizzy after returning to stable ground
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23714-209x140.jpg)
Getting close to the front of the line
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23715-209x140.jpg)
Heading up
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A wide variety of emotions
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Stretched hand holding
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Curving back around
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23719-210x140.jpg)
Aaaah!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23722-210x140.jpg)
Uncontrolled laughter
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23725-210x139.jpg)
Down the chute
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23726-209x140.jpg)
Starting to kick up some spray
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23727-210x140.jpg)
Here comes the wave
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23728-209x140.jpg)
Touchdown
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23729-209x140.jpg)
Remarkably dry
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32347-209x140.jpg)
Descending
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32348-209x140.jpg)
Back on the loop trail
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26726-210x140.jpg)
Heading upwards in the heat
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26601-210x140.jpg)
Crowd at Moonlight Beach
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33162-210x140.jpg)
Game time
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33168-209x140.jpg)
Happy with being photographed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33172-140x210.jpg)
Approaching the tortoises
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33176-209x140.jpg)
Stacy's turn
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33170-209x140.jpg)
The herd approaches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33163-209x140.jpg)
Extending an offer
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33166-209x140.jpg)
Saying hello
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33167-210x140.jpg)
Neck scratches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33120-210x140.jpg)
Juvenile on the loose
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33164-210x140.jpg)
Pre-dinner drinks
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33117-210x139.jpg)
Tesla shows some interest
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29949-210x157.jpg)
At the Rady Shell (check the screens)
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29951-210x157.jpg)
Enjoying the cocktail hour
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29952-140x210.jpg)
Wandering Coronado
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29954-210x140.jpg)
In the sand
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34757-210x157.jpg)
Lunch break at ArtWalk
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34760-210x157.jpg)
Strolling in Carlsbad
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34772-210x157.jpg)
Late afternoon sun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34767-210x157.jpg)
All four of us
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34768-210x157.jpg)
Appetizers
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34773-210x157.jpg)
Smores at the table
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34790-140x209.jpg)
Stacy says hello
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34776-140x209.jpg)
Chewing away
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34777-140x209.jpg)
A little bashful
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34792-140x209.jpg)
Ready for takeoff
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34786-209x140.jpg)
Chowing down
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34775-209x140.jpg)
Checking out the talons
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34778-209x140.jpg)
Chilling with Tig
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34782-209x140.jpg)
Staring straight ahead
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34781-140x209.jpg)
Contemplating a new pet
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34770-209x140.jpg)
Tig's not too excited about the camera
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34817-209x140.jpg)
Waiting for the 12 mile flight to wrap up
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34728-157x210.jpg)
Group shot
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34719-157x210.jpg)
And he's off
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34720-210x157.jpg)
Back again
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34737-157x210.jpg)
Stacy's turn
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34750-157x210.jpg)
Meaningful eye contact
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34810-157x210.jpg)
Leaning forward
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34738-210x157.jpg)
Taking the plunge
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34741-157x210.jpg)
Another takeoff
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34751-210x157.jpg)
Coming back
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34748-209x140.jpg)
Steam the harris hawk
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34729-209x140.jpg)
Gazing back
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34718-209x140.jpg)
Keeping a respectful distance
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34803-209x140.jpg)
3... 2... 1...
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Liftoff!
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Coming back again
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34814-210x139.jpg)
Another nice landing
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34722-209x140.jpg)
Soaring back
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34743-210x157.jpg)
Our new friend
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34754-157x210.jpg)
Back and forth
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34745-210x157.jpg)
Exiting the group shot
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34802-210x157.jpg)
Almost looking like a chicken
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34813-210x157.jpg)
V shape
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34735-157x210.jpg)
Bright yellow feet
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34744-157x210.jpg)
Side eye
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34753-157x210.jpg)
Generating some lift
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34746-157x210.jpg)
To and fro
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34734-157x210.jpg)
Short break
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34725-157x210.jpg)
Full extension
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34716-157x210.jpg)
Up up and away
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34723-210x157.jpg)
A little afternoon Quirkle
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26053-210x140.jpg)
At the tail end of our Balboa Park walk
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/22150-209x140.jpg)
Lunch at Stone
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/22151-209x140.jpg)
Sunday picnic on the beach
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/22152-209x139.jpg)
Dipping a toe in
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/22153-210x139.jpg)
Reported to be chilly
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23659-209x140.jpg)
Out for a walk at Dust Devil Nature Trail
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23660-209x140.jpg)
So close to wildlife
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23663-209x140.jpg)
An overlook of sorts
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23669-210x139.jpg)
Splashing around
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23933-210x140.jpg)
Heading for the water
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23937-140x209.jpg)
Walk with greyhound, run with scissors
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33181-209x140.jpg)
Rounding the bend
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33187-209x140.jpg)
Pause on the hike up
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33182-140x209.jpg)
Big rock
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32088-157x210.jpg)
Ready for the risotto
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28060-140x210.jpg)
Seafood platter appetizer at Bourbon House
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28070-140x210.jpg)
Double purple
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28076-210x139.jpg)
Wandering Louis Armstrong Park
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28078-140x209.jpg)
Inside St Louis Cemetary 2
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28089-140x210.jpg)
Back to the hotel to relax
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28091-210x140.jpg)
Po boys at Mother's
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28094-210x140.jpg)
Ready for beignets
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28099-140x209.jpg)
Snake charmer
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28100-140x209.jpg)
Fast friends
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/20799-210x140.jpg)
Stacy and Lisa
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/20800-140x209.jpg)
Sneak attack
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/20801-210x140.jpg)
Enjoying the relative solitude at the point
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/20806-209x140.jpg)
Down at the beach
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26906-209x140.jpg)
Celebrating the start of the trip
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26907-140x210.jpg)
On the plane, starting to make trouble
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26908-140x210.jpg)
The people stuck in the middle start to wish for new seats
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26911-210x140.jpg)
Waiting for our tents to clear the stinkbug inspection
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26916-209x140.jpg)
Grabbing a ride
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26924-209x140.jpg)
Sniffing the flowers
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26931-209x140.jpg)
A few backpacks
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26938-210x139.jpg)
Still awake!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26942-210x140.jpg)
Settling in at the Sugar Club
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26947-210x140.jpg)
Something to see!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26955-210x139.jpg)
Checking out the old mining stuff
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26956-210x140.jpg)
Across the bridge, into the tunnel
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26957-210x140.jpg)
Karangahake Tunnel Walk
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26963-209x140.jpg)
Working the rails
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26967-209x140.jpg)
Andrew's favorite bridge so far
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26968-210x140.jpg)
Checking in with our buddy Gollum
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26971-210x140.jpg)
Welcome to Hobbiton, indeed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27012-209x140.jpg)
Beers at lunch
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27013-209x140.jpg)
Hoisting a sour
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27014-209x140.jpg)
Lunch has arrived!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27015-209x140.jpg)
Boarding the gondola
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27018-209x140.jpg)
Queentown in the background
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27023-210x140.jpg)
At the top of the gondola ride
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27024-209x140.jpg)
In front of the Remarkable range
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27030-209x140.jpg)
Helmets on for safety!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27031-209x140.jpg)
Ready to race
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27038-210x140.jpg)
Stinky breezes
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Waiting for our first flight
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Upright in the Skycouch
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Back in San Diego, feeling fresh
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Thinking about taking a dip
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Quick stop at the falls
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Wairere Falls
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Checking out the shore of Lake Taupo
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Late afternoon light
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In front of Mt Doom, about to embark
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In front of Mt Ngauruhoe
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Stacy and me
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At our high point
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About to descend toward the Blue Lake
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Crater lineup
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In the woods, trying to make the earlier shuttle
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Done and with beer!
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Nice to sit down for a bit
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Looks like we're in for a wait
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In the lounge, trying to get the WiFi to work
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First wine-tasting stop
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Hiding in the foliage
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Second dog spotted
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Outdoor sipping
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Repacking for Abel Tasman
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Farewell, boat!
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Taking stock of the gear
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Ready to depart
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Getting some gravity assistance
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Our turn to cross
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Pausing at the viewpoint
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Packs still on - must be a short break
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A little lunchtime wading at Bark Bay
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Clear and shallow water
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Bark Bay, with campsites in the background
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Back on the trail
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Tonga Quarry area
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Setting up camp at Onetahuti Bay
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Happy it's happy hour
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Out on a limb
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Watching the dismount skeptically
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Enjoying the beach
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Cooking up some dinner in the kitchen shelter
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Serving up the feast
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Boots on!
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On the move again
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Rolling into Awaroa Lodge
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Cold drinks, what luxury
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Taking the shortcut
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Fending off the sandflies
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Stacy's finest blister
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Nice lazy start to the morning
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Sunlight!
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Pausing in the field
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Pause to drop off some other passengers
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Happy riders
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Drinks have arrived
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And now food!
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Off to feed the pigs
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Breakfast scraps!
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The South Island's longest swing bridge
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Mid-span
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In front of yet another waterfall
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Stacy's turn
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A running start
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Liftoff
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Flying down
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Whee!
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Done flying
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Big finish
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At the Perpendicular Point overlook
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Checking into the Punakaiki Beach Hostel
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Time for river kayaking
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Hopping in the boats
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Super lush
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Working against the current
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Cruising along
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Passing the rapid section
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Relaxing in the sun
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Enjoying the paddle
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Much easier going with the current!
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Winding downstream
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Navigating the rapids
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Chilly
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Perched on the side of the path
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Sunset rapidly approaches
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Incoming spelunkers
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Pancakes all around
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In front of the swinging bridge
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Out at the edge
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Trouble
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On the bouncy cantilevered section
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Settling in at our rental in Franz Josef Village
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Early morning, stumbling toward the helicopter staging area
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Taking in the waterfall
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Soaking up the drizzle
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As close as we got to the ice
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Beers at lunch
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Suiting up for the flight
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Flight cancelled!
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Joyous breakfast
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Tromping through the swamps
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Sad to be missing the glaciers
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Swatting a sandfly
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Stop at Haast Visitor Center
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Picnic spot at the visitor center
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Probably getting devoured by sandflies
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In front of Thunder Creek Falls
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A really substantial swing bridge
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Back to the car
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Bench at our chalet for the evening
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Wandering downtown Wanaka
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Andrew being driven insane by the crooked squares
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In the driftwood pile at Lake Wakatipu
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Down at Lake Wakatipu
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Trying to make friends
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All nice and dry
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Crossing the Route Burn (the river)
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Tramping like pros
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Try not to fall off the bridge
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Enjoying the sunny trails
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Poking around the meadow
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Escaping the sandflies
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Chowing down
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Soaking in the waterfalls
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Packing up and enjoying the shelter
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Ready and pumped
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Maximum: 2
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Scooting across
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Climbing toward Lake Harris
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Time to wade
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Under the Lake Mackenzie kitchen shelter
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Hunkered down
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Pausing at an overlook
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Day three is fun
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Shaking off the spray
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Another nice viewpoint
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Kicking back
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About to jump on the first boat
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Boat for the Lake Manapouri crossing
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Warm and dry on the boat
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Sipping our hot drinks, indoors
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New sunnies
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Getting to the next part of the trek
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Starting the cruise right
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Cheers!
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Our cozy but comfy cabin
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Lunchtime
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Yes!
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Bigger rockfish
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Spiny lobster
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Setting out in the kayaks
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Rain picking up
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Oystercatcher on the rock
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Still raining
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Booze cruising
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All of us
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On the lookout for penguins
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Penguin seeking
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Breakfast time
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Shortbread bliss
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Our AirBnB in Queenstown
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Hunkering down under the beak
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Champion of the giant pretzel
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On the Skyfari
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Up close with the wacky birds
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Packs on and ready to move
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Hiking down the canyon
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Another clearing
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Stream crossing
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A bit of uphill
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Lots of bikes on Saturday
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Last bit of Noble Canyon
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Trailhead almost sited
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Fine dining al fresco
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Taking a breather
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Refilling water
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All blue
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Shady lunch spot
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Setting out
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Out in the water
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Me and Stacy in the tandem
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Action shot
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Approaching the lighthouse
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Grins
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Lighthouse sighting
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Packed into the tower
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In the tower
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Other boats have arrived
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About to head back
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Now in a single
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In front of the Olympics
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Sliding through the waters
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Walking the local trails
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Harvesting some berries
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Picking high
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Scouting for salmon
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On the riverbanks
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Surveying the shore
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Shore by the cabins, stopping for lunch
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At Marymere Falls
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Over the bridge
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On the ferry, heading east
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Into the wilderness
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Beware of bees
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Foss Lake
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Foss Lake
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Our turnaround point
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Hike hike hike
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Stretching
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Lunchtime
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Morning
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Some smoke rolls in
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Up to the junction
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Paddleboarding on Fernan Lake
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Cutting through
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Gliding west
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Relaxing paddle
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The south shore
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Approaching our rental spot for the night
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Bunnies!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32767-140x209.jpg)
When shooting, be aware of trail
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32748-209x140.jpg)
Overhand throw
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On a slope
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Strategizing
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Overhand toss
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Stacy out on the deck
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Dinnertime
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Less invested in the game
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Sunday breakfast
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Lazy Saturday morning
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Soaking in the sun and surf
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A nice warm dip
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Dishing it out
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Sitting down to dinner
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Happy to be smashing things
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Working on the base
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Staring down the pup
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Gathered around the twins
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23969-210x140.jpg)
Post-dinner chatting
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23970-210x140.jpg)
The larger group
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Two troublemakers
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Sunday afternoon
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Setting up for cards
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Beware the scorekeeper
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On the little boardwalk
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Grnd Sqrl for lunch
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Up close with a Joshua Tree
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Checking out the critter
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34857-210x157.jpg)
Sitting down to dinner
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Across the bridge
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Heading back
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Relaxing in the shade
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Watching the antics
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Thanks for the bench, Jimmy!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26812-210x140.jpg)
Deciding on which approach to use
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Peeking down
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Stacy and Christine
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Aaron and Stacy
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29287-209x140.jpg)
The whole group attempting to get aligned
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29288-209x140.jpg)
Maximum presentability
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29289-210x140.jpg)
Now for some fun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29290-140x209.jpg)
With the big Sculpterra cat
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In our dinner tent
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Waiting for the next course
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Dessert arrives
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29534-210x140.jpg)
In the butterflies
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33629-210x140.jpg)
The full assembly line
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Max approves
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Shared screen time
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The stroller wranglers
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Stocking time
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The whole gang
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Two seconds later
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Grab bag time
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Time to steal?
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Family lineup
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All in blue
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Schievelbein family
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33853-210x139.jpg)
Now for some wrestling moves
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33557-210x157.jpg)
On the plane
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Out on the town
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Central fountain
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Checking out the options
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33891-140x209.jpg)
Outside the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33689-209x140.jpg)
At the top of Cerro Santa Lucía
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In the Plaza de Armas
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Lunch inside the central market - ceviche
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Outside the NYT recommended Pulperia Santa Elvira
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At our table, before anyone else showed up
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Appetizer course
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33923-157x210.jpg)
Our mains
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33868-157x210.jpg)
A dessert main course
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34046-210x140.jpg)
First winery stop - Veramonte
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34148-140x209.jpg)
Checking out the vineyards
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33324-210x157.jpg)
Tasting in progress
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Wandering the winery paths
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33321-210x140.jpg)
At Casa Valle Viñamar
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At Casa Valle Viñamar
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Our tour group
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Winner winner, chicken dinner
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33465-157x210.jpg)
Cheers!
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Saying hello to the locals
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A little tickle
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Beer and coffee
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33760-157x210.jpg)
Dinnertime!
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Embracing her spiritual side
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34080-209x140.jpg)
Matchy matchy
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34113-209x140.jpg)
In the cave
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Shorter statuary
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Taming the... brontosaurus?
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33466-209x140.jpg)
Saying hi to the street pups
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33277-210x140.jpg)
Starting the day's tour
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At the viewpoint
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Put down your drinks!
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Boarding our lake cruise
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Avoiding the bugs
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Up up and away
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Red, green, and blue
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33230-140x209.jpg)
Uphill
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33362-209x140.jpg)
Higher and higher
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33477-209x140.jpg)
At our high point for the day
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In the basalt field
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Looking east
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Switchbacking downhill
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Swatting bugs
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Up at the board
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Perfect height
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About to slide
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Sliding
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Slid!
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Working the pulleys
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Enjoying the Patagonian wind
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Tasty lunch in Punta Arenas
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33542-210x157.jpg)
On the road
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Monumento al viento
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Saying hi to the local cats
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33770-140x209.jpg)
Ready to hit the trail!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33926-209x140.jpg)
How to party with a puma
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33516-210x140.jpg)
At the signpost
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A quick stretch
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So many many burrs
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Grocery store, stocking... nothing
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Waiting patiently
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Continuing towards Chileno
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Our tent
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Not too shabby
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Fine wines and boiled pouches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/34035-209x140.jpg)
Through the pass, without winds
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About to fork towards Cuernos
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Skirting some mud
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Into the green
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Pausing for a moment
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Pausing in the wind
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Onwards to Cuernos!
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Past the boulders
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At the lake during calm weather
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Topping off the cairn
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Getting closer!
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Espresso martini
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33223-209x140.jpg)
Rainbow from the lake spray
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Clambering up
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At the Mirador Frances
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Down down down
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Getting nastier weather-wise
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Approaching Paine Grande
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33674-210x157.jpg)
We made it to Paine Grande!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33844-157x210.jpg)
Inside and with wine
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Dinner! Ceviche!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/33550-157x210.jpg)
More dinner, from a real kitchen
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Settling into our El Calafate hotel
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Our pleasant but modest El Calafate hotel room
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El Calafate street dogs
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Afternoon snack
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Steak and wine. Ahhh
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In the flats
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Ready for the next boat
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Bundled up
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Returning in relative calm waters
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Cheers!
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Whiskey and iceberg ice
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Dinnertime - sour flight
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Sleepy Stacy
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Inside the club
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Peering downstairs
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Last change - El Completo
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Returning home
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Having lots of fun
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Watching the water critters
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Wandering at Liberty Station
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Showing off the new tatoos
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Heading north on the PCT
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Quick stop at the overlook
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Approaching the summit
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Trouble
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Taking our seats on the long flight
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Walking the grounds
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Barefoot in the grass
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Checking in on the dog with lots of food alergies
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A multi-course extravaganza
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Lunch at the counter
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Sauntering through the market
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Coffee acquired
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Taking in the hotel
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In the chapel at the hotel
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Looking out the back
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Big doors
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Heading down the hotel steps
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Up on the balcony
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Sneaking throught the narrow streets, fortuntely on foot
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Heading to dinner
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Soaking up the fire
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Heading back to the hotel
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Qorikancha ruins
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At the overlook
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Surveying the scene
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Overlooking the site
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Crossing the plaza
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Attracting dogs wherever we are
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Returning to the hotel
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Grabbing some breakfast
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A wide variety of natural dyes
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Showing the laborious weaving technique
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Petting the baby alpaca
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Wandering the ruins
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Lounging in the trees
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In the micro-quarry
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Down in the valley
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Not quite alone, but mostly wandering solo
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Taking in the Andes
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Blue skies and puffy clouds
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At a quiet spot
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In the doorframe
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Meeting the steed
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Empty trails
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Arriving at the lunch spot
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Boots off, feet up
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Taking a break
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First real stream of the trail
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Enjoying the afternoon sun
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Alongside the bubbling brook
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Afternoon shadows creeping across the valley
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In the spacious tent
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Riding on up
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Clouds starting to roll in
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Taking the longer but horse-friendly approach to the pass
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At the pass
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Celebration!
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Short break before charging ahead again
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Marching on
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Still clear skies
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Through the grass
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Back on the trail, chasing a cow
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Bridges are getting bigger
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Making friends before the pup starts nipping
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Pre-breakfast walk
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Crossing the temporary irrigation stream
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Entering the smaller Llactapata ruins
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Almost done with the third day's hiking
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Only eight years old
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Checking out the mummy cubbies
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In the sun temple
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From the top of Patallacta
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Our trekking crew - two horsemen, two tourists, one chef, and one guide
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Flat area after the climb
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About to go up again
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Passing the Inca Trail hordes
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KM 82 on the Inca Trail
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Saying hello to Shaggy
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Ready for a real bed
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Chaos at the Machu Picchu Town station
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At the big viewpoint
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At the viewpoint
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Taking in the views
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The Sacred Rock, mirroring the range behind it
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Valley views
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Close to the exit
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Inside a reconstructed roof
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A very cozy bus seat
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Our room at the Casa Morey
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Cervantes statue
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The rubble of the morning market
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Fish and plantain for lunch
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On the top deck
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Walking down to the dock to catch the boat to dinner
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Lots of food
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Wearing the vest while we're close to town
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After the transfer to the small boats
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Into the jungle on an afternoon hike
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Late afternoon glow
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Swimming in the Amazon
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At the giant lily pads
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Another day, another boat ride
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Moises looking a little suspicious of Stacy
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Woodfish on the line
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The catch of the day
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Relaxing after catching half the fish for the group
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In the midst of the big tree roots
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Reading at the cabin
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Under the parasol
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Setting up the tents
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Ready for a hike
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End of the hike, we thought, but no boat yet
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Stacy, Moises, and me on the dock
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Our campsite at Potrero, T4
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Rescuing a lizard from the bathtub
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You're free!
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Pausing by the wild mustard
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Cutie on the trail
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Freshly painted faces
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At the zoo entrance
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Facepainting by Burt
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Own and fish, taking flight
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In front of the lions
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Fish and green things
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Getting tickled
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It fits!
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Ready to chow down
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Home hair care
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Salon fresh
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Salmon and other treats
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Another nice dinner
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Tuna and curry on the plate
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Cutting the hole for the ducting
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A little tape
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Check out that air flow
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Out front
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Ocean Reef survivors
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Hugs
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More hugs
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More ladies
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Excitement!
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Pinned
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Stacy
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Two trios
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More mingling
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Assessing the results
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Hitting the trail
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Heading into the mine
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Taking in the sunset
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Almost gone
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Heading down the Painted Desert Trail, in reverse!
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Pausing at the bench
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Up front
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Stacy and me
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Enticing the dogs into the water
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Hoping the humans return alive
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Andrew supervises the construction project
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Visitors arrive
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Popping up
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Underway
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Swinging wide
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Cruising
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U-turn
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Considering another run
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An old pro
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All done
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Time for bottle number two
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Success
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Keeping it classy
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Good to the last drop
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Just before sundown
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Sitting down to dinner
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'Merica!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/21662-209x140.jpg)
Zoe getting some much needed attention in the back
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Watermellon water for Tesla
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On the move
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Armada of two boats
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Holding down the fort
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Back at base camp
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Heading down the shore
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Getting Tesla riled up
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A run in the waves
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Almost time to pack up
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Packing up
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Heading back home
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26788-210x140.jpg)
Relaxing morning
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Skier in the water!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26799-210x140.jpg)
Stacy's turn
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The dogs happily in the water at last
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Nyla gets a handle
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A little horseshoes
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Almost ready for happy hour
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Sitting down to dinner
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Relaxing in the lounge
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Our room on the train, in the rain
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Umbrella down, for the moment
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Happy the sun is out
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/22225-210x139.jpg)
Up at Santa Barbara Point
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On the prowl for breakfast
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At the end of the wharf
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Shark attack!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27989-210x140.jpg)
In search of ostrich
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/27999-210x140.jpg)
Watching Dan's technique
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Pretzels for all
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28007-210x140.jpg)
All the hikers
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Doing a walk-by of the original Starbucks
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Breakfast at Lowell's
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/24063-210x140.jpg)
Exploring the spice wall
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Ultra premium beverage at Starbucks Reserve
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/24082-210x140.jpg)
On the ferry
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Pretzel at the farmer's market
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Stacy at the view point
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Dinner at Etta's
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Lunchtime!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/24103-140x210.jpg)
Enjoying the Sunday afternoon sun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/24109-210x140.jpg)
Happy in the mountain air
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Bridge number two
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At the top of the hill
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Counting construction cranes
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At Golden Gardens
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Checking out the river
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Dipping in the toes
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Chilly but nice
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29303-209x140.jpg)
Happy to be out of the car
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Cleaning up the shoreline
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Snow!
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A quick sit
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Refilling on the go
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Returning to Panther Gap
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Trapped inside the sequoia
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Stacy and Mitch, our guide for the day
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In front of Moro Rock
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Under the tunnel log
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Checking for vanilla scents
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Breathing in the aroma
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Tree hugger
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Up on Moro Rock
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A very fine log
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A big stump
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Hanging with the President
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Down at the narrow end
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29428-210x140.jpg)
Our lunch stump
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29446-209x140.jpg)
Reading break
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29447-209x140.jpg)
Dipping in our toes
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Enjoying the quiet
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After dark
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29459-209x140.jpg)
Our tiny sandy beach
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29467-210x140.jpg)
Extra green water under the bridge
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29473-210x140.jpg)
Mist Falls
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29481-209x140.jpg)
Our turnaround and lunch spot
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/29482-209x140.jpg)
Looking south
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On a granite dome
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Relaxing the toes
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Finishing the chard creation
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Beware the siding removal monster
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23207-209x140.jpg)
Inspecting the remnants of the original sill
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23237-209x140.jpg)
Prepping to make a mess
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Stacy in gear
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Pry bar ninja
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23251-209x140.jpg)
Rehydrating the hidden veggies
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23254-209x140.jpg)
Scary prowler alert
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Beware a woman with a SawzAll
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23554-209x140.jpg)
Bye bye, useless column
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23557-140x209.jpg)
Insulating the laundry room
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A few more pieces
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Doing a test fit
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Removing the old
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Releasing the beast
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Hacking out the post
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Coming through
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Trying the new router
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23918-209x140.jpg)
More garage progress
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Some foamy trim boards
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Mom gets ready to supervise
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Ready to close things out
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Alley-side, nearly complete
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Ready for the last siding board
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/23980-210x140.jpg)
Soaking up the morning sun
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Gutters on the house
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Not designed for sitting
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North base
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Enjoying the shade
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Taking in the skyline
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Cave zone
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/35308-210x157.jpg)
Ice cream break #1
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Jenga tower collapse
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Group photo
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Group photo
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Living room dining
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Stacy-powered transport
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/35332-209x140.jpg)
Approaching Union Station
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In the Ferris wheel
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Petting the rays
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Supervising
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Fast break
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Birthday rice
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On campus
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On the right trail now
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Found some shade
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No cell service? Whoa!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/28982-209x140.jpg)
It's true - no shade
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Heading into a few boulders
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Team Golden, featuring Nyla and Quincy
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/20733-209x140.jpg)
Up at the top
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Enjoying the sun and water
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/31092-209x140.jpg)
Happy hour
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/31095-209x140.jpg)
Looking north
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Moon river
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Awaiting the tortoises
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Tempting the beast
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More romaine
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32509-209x140.jpg)
Feeding frenzy
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32511-209x140.jpg)
Staring contest
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Out in the enclosure
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More lettuce
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32519-140x209.jpg)
The crunchy bit
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Neck scratches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/32523-209x140.jpg)
Up in the air
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Waiting for our rental car pickup
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At Kate and John's place
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26156-210x140.jpg)
Checking out the Roots of Knowledge stained glass
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26168-210x140.jpg)
Happy hiker
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26170-210x140.jpg)
Nice rest spot in the chilly water
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26171-210x140.jpg)
Having fun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26180-210x140.jpg)
Taking a break
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26181-210x140.jpg)
Testing the steps
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26196-209x140.jpg)
Charging up Watchman trail
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Dusk setting in
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Relative solitude
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26208-210x140.jpg)
Winding around the corner on the paved section
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26210-210x140.jpg)
Pausing at a switchback
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26213-210x140.jpg)
Steep drop-off, with helpful chain
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26221-210x57.jpg)
Full south-facing panorama
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26222-209x140.jpg)
Taking in the views
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26225-140x210.jpg)
Victory poses
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26228-210x140.jpg)
North-facing pose
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26232-210x140.jpg)
One more at the turnaround spot
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26242-210x140.jpg)
Swapping out gear
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26244-210x140.jpg)
Taking refuge from the rain
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26251-210x140.jpg)
A momentary but welcome break in the rain
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26258-210x140.jpg)
Trying to dry everything out
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26272-209x140.jpg)
Found some snow
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26289-140x209.jpg)
At a little pass
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26293-209x140.jpg)
Crumbled mud and rock
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26308-210x140.jpg)
Switchbacking
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By the little waterfall
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/26342-210x151.jpg)
Tiny cave
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Beyond the road closed sign at Fish Lake
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Stormy to the right
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Getting a little breezy
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About halfway back
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Back in the sun
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Holding up the roof
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Trickling water through the crack
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Trying out the new water shoes
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Inside the cottage
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Soaking up the view
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Liking the setting
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Happy camper
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Up at Mesa Arch
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Setting out on the Syncline Trail
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Starting the loop, ready for the difficulty
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Threading through the cairns
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Second half of the loop
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Approaching the boulder field
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Soaking our feet at lunchtime
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Up in the boulders
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Clear of the boulders, trudging up
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Happy that we've got less company
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In the nook
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Under the span
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At Double-O Arch
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Time to head home
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Pine Tree Arch, our final stop
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Wandering the campus of UBC
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Testing the waters
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In the crook
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Play time
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The photographer has been discovered
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A little wary of the attention
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Cruising the waters
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Walking the waterfront
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On the approach to the Granville Bridge
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The whole gang
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Just a touch silly
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Dual screen time
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Checking out the winch
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Squirrel observers
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Rhubarb crisp number two
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Just before leaving for the airport
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Old school Polaroid
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Sorting in the air conditioning
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Our departure
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Ruth and Stacy compare footwear
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Acclimating to the insanity
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Amphibious visitor
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Holding on
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Introductions
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Let the rampus begin
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Down for the count
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Story time
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The largest dinner of the gathering
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The full group
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Scoping out the 'hood
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