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Day Three: Oxnard to Zuma Beach
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Inside the Shower
Great showers.  Clean and hot!

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Portable Showers
In the early morning, the light from the showers casts an eerie glow.
But the important thing is that we had great, hot showers!

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Portable Sinks
And even sinks and mirrors for brushing and shaving.

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Tent City
The size of the area is incredible - about 25 by 100 tents, each 6' x 6'.

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Film Crew
The film crew captures a moment with a walker.

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Tent City
Most of the tents are already folded and put away. 

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David & Crew
Truck leader David takes a moment with his team from lifting and toting hundreds of pounds of gear daily.

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Mile 4.08 - Chris protects Walkers
By making ourselves targets, we divert traffic away from the walkers...
Actually, here Chris is just turning around on a road closed to the public for the day.

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Mile 4.08 - Grab & Go "B"
The walkers approach a wonderful display of equipment at Point Mugu.  And in addition to the twenty port-a-potties, note the aircraft on display in the background!

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Mile 4.08 - Grab & Go "B"
Here are the Bees again conjuring up another cheer.

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Mile 4.08 - The "B"s grab Andrew
The Bees hold still for a rare moment to pose in this photo opt.

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Mile 4.08 - Grab & Go "B"
Point Mugu

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Mile 4.08 - Grab & Go "B"
Point Mugu

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Mile 4.08 - Grab & Go "B"
Point Mugu

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Mile 5.60 - Pit 1 - Naval Air Station
Such detail - note the sign: "Pit stop closes at 9:05".

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Mile 5.60 - Pit 1 - Naval Air Station
The military closes this road to the public to enhance walker safety.

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Mile 5.60 - Pit 1 - Naval Air Station
Walkers leave Pit 1 for the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) at Las Posas.

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Mile 5.60 - Pit 1 - Naval Air Station
And this is such a great place for a picture too!.

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Mile 7.05
Betsy opens a safety blanket.

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Mile 7.05
Betsy cuts the blanket to shape for a walker.

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Mile 7.05
Betsy makes the blanket into a jacket and skirt.

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Mile 7.05
And with her great handy-work another happy walker is warm and protected from the elements!

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Mile 11.70
Lunch @ Sycamore Cove

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Mile 11.70
Lunch @ Sycamore Cove

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Mile 11.70
Lunch @ Sycamore Cove

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Closing Ceremonies
Walkers continue to fill the stadium with crew lined up behind them.  The walkers are easy to spot, almost every one is wearing a safety blanket!

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The Cheerios
These hard working angels from San Francisco spend all day giving cheers and encouragement to each and every walker!

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Motorcycle Safety Crew
Thank you, walkers, for letting us protect you!

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