This is the first trip I took with my new digital camera (Canon Rebel XT) back in early 2008. Went with Ken and some of his work buddies. The Tennessee Valley Trail is pretty great. You walk a relatively flat road until you get to Muir Beach:

but we just turned ’round, marched into the sea.

Some brave hikers even attempted navigating the Butt-Crack of Doom.

this, in retrospect, was a mistake. (taken by ken)

(taken by ken)

(taken by ken)

After our hike we went to go hang out with Laura and take too many pictures of her cats.

Trying to cheer up this cat comes to no good.

Everything a cat requires: boobs, alcohol, and a comfy cushioned chair.