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Mt. Wilson Trail: First Water and Orchard Camp

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The early morning fog along the trail I feel incredibly lucky to live in my section of California- the San Gabriel Valley, just under the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains. For here it seems that at the end of every quaint foothill street, there is a hiking trail to take one high up into… Continue reading Mt. Wilson Trail: First Water and Orchard Camp

american west, california, Family, holidays, new years day, School, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

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The Cal Poly Universities float: the cow figures out how to jump over the moon After a hiatus that was precedented only four times before due to World War II in the over 130 years of the Tournament of Roses, in a hopeful sign of normalcy, the Rose Parade has returned to Pasadena, California. This… Continue reading The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

american west, Beaches, breakfast, Brunch, california, coffee, Dessert, dinner, Dog, Food, Historical sites, Lunch, Museums, outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

The Sunny Shores of San Diego

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Well, mostly sunny. The mornings were very foggy in December. San Diego sunsets My last bit of busy autumn travel took me down to San Diego, California for the annual school boards education conference in early December. So after arriving home on a Saturday evening from our Thanksgiving trip to the Czech Republic and Istanbul,… Continue reading The Sunny Shores of San Diego

Asia and the Middle East, breakfast, coffee, Dessert, Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Food, Historical sites, history, Museums, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Tale of Two Continents: A Whirlwind Adventure Through Istanbul

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In front of the Blue Mosque As there are currently no direct flights from Los Angeles, California to Prague, Czech Republic, the only way to get to Prague is via a connecting flight from another European airport or Istanbul. As Turkish Airlines has been consistently the most economical option for getting to Prague, they're the… Continue reading Tale of Two Continents: A Whirlwind Adventure Through Istanbul

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Exploring Prague: A Food-Filled Adventure

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Sami in Wenceslas Square- waiting for Covid test results for the return home This visit to Prague was a bit different from my first trip with Emily to move her in back in August 2021. Three months later, and the season has changed to late autumn, and Emily is living like a local. After all,… Continue reading Exploring Prague: A Food-Filled Adventure