• The Fichera Family at Big Sur California State Beach, August 1999 • • The Fichera Family at Big Sur California State Beach, August 1999 • • The Fichera Family at Big Sur California State Beach, August 1999 •

• California's Big Sur Coastline •
"Perhaps one of the most beautiful places on earth!"
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."
Papa Al and Son Chris ignore the urge to try out Big 	Sur's Water.

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

• Annalisa, Malissa, Christopher and Elena •
"Checking out the Big Sur Water."
Checking out the Big Sur Water.
• Christopher, Dad Chris and Annalisa •
"Taking a long walk on the sand, thinking about trying the water."
Christopher, Dad Chris and Annalisa take a walk.

• 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.
The Fichera clan checking out sand and sea.
• Annalisa, Elena & Malissa Fichera •
"Now a few got brave enough to take a stroll in the water."
Annalisa, Elena and Malissa 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!
Poor Annalisa experiences the Pacific Ocean for the 	first time!
• Malissa Fichera •
Gee, I thought the Pacific Ocean was a whole lot deeper than this!
Malissa getting her ankles wet

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

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