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Since this decade began, almost all my adventures have been day trips. I’ve gotten awfully used to staying home. I guess it’s no wonder the thought of spending the night away causes some apprehension. There really is no place like home. Recent improvements upstairs and down provide eye candy. I have plenty to keep me …
Don’t miss the beginnings of our trip to be found here: Part One and Part Two Pretty much my whole life, I have tootled right by the minute town of Harmony, just south of Cambria. We decided to stop and take a look this trip. It’s definitely a tiny place. This is the pottery, where …
Don’t miss part one of our adventure here: Part One. Ragged Point is an outpost about 30 minutes north of Cambria. They have rooms, but we’ve never stayed. We always visit their very fine restaurant for lunch. It was here we really understood how few tourists were out. This is the first time we didn’t …
We’ve made a habit of meeting up with friends in Cambria through the years. In fact, we journeyed there during the first summer of Covid. We found plenty to do and dined in the street and parking lots. But state parks were closed then and we were anxious to tour Hearst Castle. Once parks opened, …
As you know, I’ve been cleaning things out. I’m actually making steady, if slow, progress. It’s been fun to uncover treasures from my youth. I greatly enjoy the old photos I’ve been sorting. Thought I’d share with you. Having totally forgotten about this little treasure, it was a delight to come across my truly tiny …
I find myself frequently riding along the 126 Freeway. It’s a charming road, a taste of rural living on the outskirts of a megalopolis. I’m even considering writing a little travel book about it. Despite signs of progress—mostly in Fillmore—tourist sites are remarkably unsophisticated. I don’t know of another place to taste honey. Yes, there …
Our second day in San Diego proved a memorable experience. We hopped on the Ghosts and Gravestones bus and headed for old town. The late Wyatt Earp was our tour guide. Why Wyatt Earp you might ask? After fame and fortune found Mr. Earp in Tombstone, Arizona, he settled in the burgeoning city of San …
Let’s make our next stop in San Diego. Only once before had we ever spent the night in a port on a ship. We were docked downtown with a great view of the airport. See the circled plane making its approach—right through the middle of the city. Having already booked an excursion for the next …
I truly enjoy days at home, gardening, sewing, cooking, and of course, writing. But there’s nothing quite like getting away for a vacation now and again. Recently, my husband and I joined friends on a California coastal cruise. I abhor flying. Even though traffic was bad, we all piled in our van and made our …
Warning: there’s a lot of orange coming up. Years ago, my family made a trip to Gorman, California, and had a fabulous view of a hill full of yellow, blue and orange wildflowers. It was a sight I’ll always remember. We’ve gone looking for wildflowers since, but never with as much success. Having learned of …