Lava gets ready to pre flight the stearman

During a recent trip to teach SCUBA and dive with the manatees, we were able to observe the pelicans close up as they effortlessly glide in formation with the boat.

Stearman over the fog

Flying over one of my favorite surf spots, Pleasure Point and watching for the "green flash" as the sun sets below the western sky.
And yes, we have seen it twice in all these years!

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