As dawn breaks over the rugged terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains, Daniel Brock finds himself stationed at an altitude of 1,002 feet, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature. At 4:38 AM on this chilly February morning, he has paused his journey, taking a moment to soak in the tranquility of the landscape. His current location, approximately 4 miles southeast of the bustling city of Thousand Oaks, offers a breathtaking view of the rolling hills and dense woodland that characterize this region. With no recent messages to share, it seems Daniel is enjoying a moment of solitude, perhaps reflecting on his adventure thus far. For a closer look at where he is situated, you can check out the map visualization [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=34.13105607032776,-118.76224994659424&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C34.13105607032776,-118.76224994659424&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4).