The divided burn, where workers mined diatomite.

“Hey, you eyin’ my protein snacks? I need these!”

If you look closely you can see the hikers clustered around the base.

Setting up the tent for the last time, and trying not to get bitten in the process…

Local musical choices.

Trying to shake the rain off the tent before we roll it up.

Not sure what it is, but it looks cool.

Looks inviting, now that the weather has cleared…

Triumphant beach pose!

What the heck was this?

Wait, what in the world is that tiny floating cluster of stuff?

It’s a whole lot of bugs, rafting on top of the water using surface tension. And apparently hunting in a pack??

Bubbly!

Slowly drying a pile of things in the wind as we go.

This is a passing nice place.

Around here, foundations stay up long after you’re done with them. Kind of the opposite of California.

Contemplating flowers and the road ahead.

Napping among the birds.