We camped in Yosemite for a few days, collecting plenty of firewood while we were there. 
Strong man at camp in Yosemite
Yosemite was dried up for the season.  Most of the waterfalls were nonexistant, and mirror lake was a sand pit.  I recommend going in the spring or early summer.  Nonetheless, the granite in Yosemite still possessed its own, stark beauty.
North Dome in Yosemite
We drove through the clogged streets of Las Angeles to visit Matt's friend Joanna.  She live with her roommate Zina on Hermosa beach, which has a pier that extends at least a hundred yards over the water.
Matt on Hermosa Pier
We picked my newly legal sister Andrea up on Friday and spent the days touring gaudy Hollywood and rich Malibu, and the nights celebrating her 21st birthday.
Andrea and me, ready to storm LA
All decked out and plenty of places to go.  The five of us had a blast all weekend.
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Me, Zina, Joanna, Andrea and Matt
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