We Conquer Black Diamond Mines

Black Diamond Mines, we have returned. And we are prepared this time (and its not so hot). We will conquer you! Discover your secrets! Eat lots of PB&J!

So prepared are we, in fact, that Andy brought a neck kerchief, to keep his neck from sunburn. It was wiley, however, and kept falling off, or blowing into his face.

This is the offending sign that sent us off course last time. Vandals!

We are triumphant! We have found the elusive tunnel that we missed last time.
Allegra models her new REI backpack.

Yes, I went in. My first tunnel experience (no flashlight!). Allegra helped lead the way and I made it.

Some rare shade at Star Mine Group Camp.

The Cemetary, with its foriegn cypress trees.

Even 4 hours into our hike, the mood is light.
Amazing marble carvings have survived 140 years of weather.

We have done all we came to do. We are dying for an in and out grilled cheese and fries. Goodbye, Diamond Mines.