Laura visits the Lincoln Memorial at the Intern Pre-Conference in Washington, D.C.

Andrew and international intern Tetsuya Yamada prepare to visit an offshore platform.

Andrew Moe and MMS Inspector Red McDole prepare for an offshore platform inspection.

Laura Martinez and others prepare to accompany MMS inspectors on an offshore platform inspection.

Laura Martinez viewing an offshore platform from another.

MMS biologist Dave Panzer explains platform procedures to Laura.

Laura learns more about processing at an onshore processing facility.

Laura learns more about processing at an onshore processing facility.

Laura accompanies MMS Senior Environmental Scientist Dr. Fred Piltz, MMS biologist Mary Elaine Helix on a MINT excursion.

Andrew Moe and Tetsuya Yamada pause for the camera during an offshore platform inspection.

Laura visits Hollywood Boulevard.

Andrew and Laura visit the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.

Visiting Universal Studios Walk of Fame.

Andrew and Laura visit historic Olivera Street.

Laura and Andrew visiting one of the many scenic beach areas of Southern California.

Laura and Andrew visiting one of the many scenic beach areas of Southern California.

Laura and Andrew visit one of Southern California many theme parks.

Overlooking the downtown Los Angeles area.

Laura visits one of the many scenic beach areas of Southern California.

Visiting Los Feliz park in Hollywood.

Andrew visits one of the many scenic beach areas of Southern California.

Downtown San Francisco.

Downtown San Francisco.