- 102 0257 IMG
Thwarted! REI, where three of the climbers need to rent shoes, is closed until 10. - 102 0260 IMG
Bryan, George, Leslie's head, in Sex Cave, from above. - PICT0010 004
They stopped under a tree by the Botanical building. (the view) - PICT0010 001
More flora, with ocean in the background. - PICT0003 004
On Monday afternoon, they met on a bus that took them downtown to their new digs, La Pensione hotel in Little Italy (who know San Diego had one?). - 102 0265 IMG
Bryan leads. - PICT0059
Ali holds her life in his hands. - PICT0015
Another view, through palm trees. - PICT0021
Meanwhile, Doug watches, and Allison catches up on her rest. - PICT0026
The Museum of Contemporary Art (no photographs allowed!). - 102 0269 IMG
Shut up! This climb was hard! So what if Leslie needed a little help from the tree? - PICT0012 003
Knee and botanical building. - PICT0056
Meanwhile, Bryan does that first climb again, just for kicks. - PICT0058
Kristin mounts up. - PICT0013 003
More view. (it was so peaceful until the children came--the herds of squealing children) - 102 0272 IMG
And she does fall. And she does hit Doug. Or rather, her ass hits his head. Good times. - PICT0043
Leslie rests; George finishes up. - PICT0036
Father/son. - PICT0025 003
Bryan and Paul, on the street (and in front of the chocolate shop...) - PICT0038
The seals at Children's pool. - 102 0273 IMG
And, with a serious boost, back on the rock. (Notice Doug cringing.) - PICT0058
Leslie took a good guess at which stop would get her to the top of Pacific Beach, and went on a long, eerie morning walk through the heavy fog. - PICT0011 003
More view, and knees. - PICT0060
Bryan, still climbing. - PICT0030
Another of the sculpture garden. - PICT0046
Leslie wins! - PICT0025 001
A landmark bookstore (John Cole's)--closed on Sunday, but with pretty flowers. - PICT0061
The mother of all high steps. - PICT0070
Prosweat. Notice how there are still no holds to be found. - 102 0261 IMG
Doug and Ali.