As the morning sun casts a warm glow over the landscape, Daniel Brock finds himself approximately 2 miles southwest of the bustling city of Los Angeles, navigating through the serene, coastal outskirts. With a steady pace of 6 mph, he glides along a path that meanders close to the shimmering waters of the Pacific, just a stone's throw from the vibrant neighborhoods that characterize this part of California. At this moment, Daniel is positioned at an elevation slightly below sea level, suggesting he’s perhaps near a coastal inlet or marshland. The tranquility of the surroundings seems to envelop him as he continues his journey, with the promise of new adventures just ahead. For a closer look at where Daniel is, check out the map visualization [here](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=34.03257608413696,-118.84930372238159&zoom=13&size=600x300&maptype=terrain&markers=color:red%7C34.03257608413696,-118.84930372238159&key=AIzaSyCYAUlOyd8PRZ5u4YE2J2-VRCbWF9EXHO4).