Today, we’ll take a trip down memory lane to the very beginnings of the Week of Life project. We’ll head to Alabama to see how photographer Andrew and his dog lived 17 years ago. Many members of the project have pets that play a significant role in their lives, and this is one such case—featuring a Black Tri Australian Shepherd in a starring role. Since this particular week lacks a description, we don’t know the dog’s name or gender, but it is abundantly clear that the dog is beautiful and deeply loved. The week begins amidst the stunning natural scenery of Yosemite National Park and continues with travels to other locations across the U.S. Let’s take a look.

Today, we take a look back at Baltimore 17 years ago. Astronomer Pavel created this entry on September 17, 2009—the very day he became a U.S. resident. He celebrated the occasion with friends, and the rest of the week continued in the same relaxed, pleasant spirit. There are outings with Laura, social events, the ballet, parties with friends, and a street festival—all accompanied by brief descriptions, a rarity for entries from this period. It was simply a fantastic week, and we’d be very curious to know what Baltimore is like today—and whether Pavel even still lives there.