Elephant seal vista 15miles N of Cambria, CA. Babies, babies, babies. Babies are black. Bulls talking and wanting to mate. Mommas not ready.

Brother and I met at Gilroy, CA last night. He wandering North and I, South. Bought some Gilroy garlic.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Solstice celebration, Zoo lights, art museum and spending time with my son. It's been fun.

Chet's new coat

Chet was feeling the cold and damp here in Oregon so I bought him a coat. It is a warm fleece with lime green on one side and blue on the other. Am still looking for a suitable raincoat for him. He will be glad to be in warm Baja sunshine.

Finally -- some pictures of Baja kayaking

Last campsite on our 4 night 5 day camping/kayaking trip. Second picture is me towrd end of trip in my white hat. Another picture shows a practice session for rollovers. And lastly, my practice with a single kayak.............for daily paddling I was in a double with one of the guides.

Visiting in Oregon. Will be here until after Christmas then drive to Baja. Decorating tree at friend's home today.