December 29, 2002 (Purisima Creek Redwoods)
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12/29/2002 Purisima & Beach
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DSCN9720		 Tracy, Katie, and Mei hiking up the trail.
DSCN9722		 Purisima's version of the mystic mountains!
DSCN9724		 A patch of cloud/fog/mist surround the 'Ring' (of redwoods).
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Green green green! How nice it was to see the green pines and redwoods.
DSCN9728		 The trail wasn't as muddy as expected, but the steepness did not wash away with the rain.
DSCN9730		 Moist pine cones dotted the trees and trails.
DSCN9733		 Hairy-looking lichens (I think...)
DSCN9735		 What is this? Mushroom or lichen?
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Mushrooms of all sizes and colors were popping up everywhere.
DSCN9740		 These look a little like 'Oyster' mushrooms, dont they?
DSCN9741		 Tracy climbs over a fallen tree on the trail. No problem!
DSCN9743		 Katie and Mei get ready to climb. 'Survival - Purisima'!
DSCN9745		 Likely a poisonous mushroom, so stay clear.
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Ah, the traditional group picture at the vista point. Left to right - Katie, Tracy, Mei, and Paul
DSCN9752		 Half Moon Bay
DSCN9755		 You'd think the trees are trying to trip you up with them roots? Careful!
DSCN9761		 What's this cutesy moss-looking thing growing on the bark of a pine?
DSCN9762		 Lunch at the top parking lot (half way through the hike).
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These trees are covered in a thick coat of lichen; creatures benefitting each other :)
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DSCN9768		 I'll have to get back to you on what this is...
DSCN9771		 Amazing variety of plants could be found in Purisima - again, I'm not sure what this is :b
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