From Coos Bay to Eureka, CA took us about 32 hours of 'ocean
work'. Ocean work is my term for watch-standing, navigating, handling the
changing sea state (rocking, rolling, and yawing), and getting enough rest
between watches. We rented a car, and drove north to the Redwood National
Park and specifically to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
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The entrance buoy at Eureka had sea lions welcoming us!
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US Coast Guard station at Eureka gave us a bar condition report. But the policy is it's up to the skipper of the boat to decide about crossing bars.
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Sue loved the trip to Redwood National Park.
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These giant Coastal Redwoods are part of the Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
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Fires have little effect on redwoods.
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Cavernous and gargantuan!
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Getting up close and personal with these gentle giants.
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Whenever I see two trees this close, the biblical Sampson naturally comes to mind.
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Sue inspects the fire damage. Some of these 'rooms' were used by settlers for corraling small farm animals.
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'Tree hugger' instincts were close to the surface!
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Eureka fishing boat in early morning.
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Smooth, no wind...whose been praying for us? Mommmm! Can't you pray for 'Fair winds and following seas'?!
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