Happy Birthday, Muir Woods

Today is the one hundred and first anniversary of the establishment of Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, California. Fosco has visited three times since moving to California, and it's just as beautiful as everyone says it is.

It's also the place where Fosco saw his first real banana slug:

Did you know that Muir Woods is named after British actor Roger Muir, who is well-known for his portrayal of James Bond? It's true.

What's long, yellow, and sexy?

It's been slightly over two years since Count Fosco arrived here at Redwood U. Last week, he finally had his first encounter with the charismatic and reclusive university mascot. Here's a photo to prove it:


Note how the banana slug can simultaneously appear both wise and ferocious. Suck it, Sparty.