Kelp Love

Harber Seals: Sonoma Coast

Zoom shots from an amphib-camera meant for close-work underwater;  I didn't want to disturb the creatures by paddling into their discomfort zone.

Timber Cove Free Diving

July 30, 2016

Watershots: Mendocino

July 26, 2016

Emerald Sea-Cave

Paddle north from Van Damme State Beach;

second cave on the right.

No Irish in Castle Lumley

I tried to order Irish in the Library Bar of Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street, Durham, but they only had whisky. No Bushmills. Glenfiddach (with a terminal /k/, I learned) became the drink of choice. Medicinal, by the way. That sore throat from York.

Respite in York: Two Views

The ruined tower outside.

The comfort inside.

I'd caught that sore throat on the plane from Frankfurt, and so needed a respite from walking York's stone walls . . . .

Arthur's Seat and Such

Edinburgh--on a blustery day.