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Apr
19
2021
A woman in a striped blouse kneeling by a pink star on a walk of fame during A Day in LaLa Land

A Day in LaLa Land

It had been a very long time since we had spent a Day in LaLa Land! The Oscars In fact, it was 1985! Steve and I went to San Francisco and Los Angeles to celebrate our 16th Wedding Anniversary. That was our first taste of California and it was amazing! We started in...
Apr
15
2021
A pale yellow rock formation and a Joshua tree at Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

For a few years we had been hearing about how stunning Joshua Tree National Park was. Finally we were in Redlands, California and close enough to see Joshua Tree for ourselves. Joshua Tree Saloon At the time (yes, I am very far behind in my writing!) all restaurants...
Apr
12
2021
Two milkshakes sitting on a black and white counter in front of a mint green wall at 

Great Shakes in Palm Springs California

Have you ever been to Great Shakes in Palm Springs California? They are the best. Bar none. Am I right? One of the things that my cousin Gail said was not to be missed, was a milkshake from a place called Great Shakes. Great Shakes is an adorable 50s style milkshake...
Apr
8
2021
A yellow sports car parked in front of a yellow storefront in Opulent Beverly Hills California

Opulent Beverly Hills California

Opulent Beverly Hills California was only about an hour away from our park in Redlands. We seemed to head to the Los Angeles area often from our base further east.But the drive was easy as long as we timed it to avoid rush hours. We weren’t always so accurate in...
Apr
5
2021
A banner running across a street that says Historic Redlands, downtown in Beautiful Redlands California

Beautiful Redlands California

Beautiful Redlands California was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1888. Redlands is a quintessential “big town” with a “small town” feel. For much of its history Redlands was the “Washington Navel Orange Growing Capital of the World” with the citrus industry as...
Apr
1
2021
A large white cross against a clear blue sky in San Diego California

San Diego California

Steve and I were so thrilled to finally be in San Diego California! Mountains We made many wonderful stops along the way. And we enjoyed every single second of the journey. One of the things we found most amazing were all of the mountains. South Florida, in fact...
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