Tahoe Time
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 [...]
Del Mar, CA
We made sure we walked enough to burn off all the great food in Del Mar (just north of San Diego).
Mining in Julian
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 [...]
San Diego Family Time
On a HOT San Diego day, we met up with our St. Louis clan to shoot the breeze and swim.
San Diego Zoo
We met up with our St. Louis family to see the San Diego Zoo, which I hadn't seen in decades. Still an amazing place!
Sacramento Railroad Museum
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 [...]
Folsom Prison in California
When you're married to a Johnny Cash fan, Folsom Prison has to be on the itinerary. Folsom opened in 1880, as the first maximum security prison, as well as the first to have electricity. Built [...]
Golf and Gambling at Yocha Dehe
Grateful for the excellent weather and outstanding golf in Brooks, CA (near Sacramento). The Yocha Dehe tribe has created an impressived golf course, with vineyards winding throughout. Ironically, the only place to stay is at [...]
Sunnylands in CA
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 [...]
Hetch Hetchy at Yosemite
The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir was created because of an earthquake - but not literally. In 1906, San Francisco, then the 9th largest city in the US, was rocked by an earthquake estimated at 7.9 on [...]