• California's Big Sur Coastline •
"Perhaps one of the most beautiful places on earth!"

• Papa Al and son Chris Fichera •
"We both decide to ignore the urge to freeze in the Pacific Ocean in August."

• Youngest Grandson Caleb Yon •
"Prepares for his first 'Skinney Dip' in the Big Sur ocean. Bless the children for they have no warm blood!"

• Annalisa, Malissa, Christopher and Elena • "Checking out the Big Sur Water."

• Christopher, Dad Chris and Annalisa • "Taking a long walk on the sand, thinking about trying the water."

• Nana Dianna, Caleb, Elena & Tiffany • Checking to see just what beach sand feels like, meanwhile, Chris, Annalisa and Christopher are still working up the courage to try the water.

• Annalisa, Elena & Malissa Fichera • "Now a few got brave enough to take a stroll in the water."

• Annalisa Fichera • It really isn't cold! It really isn't cold! If I keep saying that, maybe I'll believe it!

• Malissa Fichera • Gee, I thought the Pacific Ocean was a whole lot deeper than this!

• Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Beach in Big Sur, California •
"Perhaps the most beautiful beach in California! Yes, that's a waterfall on the beach!"

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