California

Tahoe Time

August 12th, 2022|California, Nevada|

What a beautiful evening at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. “Much Ado About Nothing” set in the 1920’s, with flapper dresses. All good fun until the end of the show, when Mike couldn’t find the [...]

Mining in Julian

June 30th, 2022|California|

We toured an old gold mine in Julian, CA, which operated from 1870 to 1934, producing gold worth a few million in today's dollars. The mine was discovered by a newly freed slave from the [...]

Sacramento Railroad Museum

April 30th, 2022|California|

The California State Railroad Museum interprets the role of the "iron horse" as it connected California to the rest of the nation.  Exhibits show how railroads and the availability of travel change the landscape in [...]

Sunnylands in CA

April 6th, 2022|California|

We toured Sunnylands, the "Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous" estate of the late Walter and Lee Annenberg, who lived large and entertained lavishly.  Their estate is on a 650-acre parcel at the corner of [...]

San Diego Safari Park

February 2nd, 2022|California|

Why should you be excited to see a PLATYPUS? The US, as of 2019, has the only platypusses (platypi?) outside of Australia. They are intriguing critters! Semi-aquatic egg laying mammals. The San Diego Zoo Safari [...]

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