Thank you, we had a lovely time with friends. I hope yours was lovely too. And you are more than welcome, I'm glad you like the pics of pretty Santa Cruz.

I love B&W too, but often forget to use it, but this overcast scene seemed perfect :)

thank you!! I think I like the second :D

I will!! This is a hill that leads from one parking lot, behind me beyond which is Jimmy's apartment building up another hill, to another smaller parking lot, at the top of the hill beyond which is Lauren's dorm. When on campus, between the two is where Cindy and I spend most of our time, up and down, up and down :))