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Monterey’s Aquarium Jewel

Superlatives are not enough when talking about Monterey’s famous aquarium. Located right on the bay, the aquarium gives your the sense that you are truly exploring the ocean itself. Are you a connoisseur of aquatic life? If so, then a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium should be near the top of your bucket list.…

Poetry Corner

Billy W Shankin’s long big nose Billy W Shankin’s long big nose Stretch out beyond his smelly toes It reached out further to grape-filled vines And followed down the highway lines To an ocean wide and deep and finally touched The Himalayan Mountains’ peak That’s quite a beak Billy W Shankin The Grandy Boys The…

San Francisco’s Pier 39

Think of it as an open-air mall on a waterfront pier. Not that difficult to find as it’s located in the Fisherman’s Wharf district – close to North Beach. Parking is relatively easy and cheap, however, using the city’s fine public trans system is a better way to go. Be ready to be greeted by…

Delightful Morro Bay

Who can resist the spectacular display of nature that is Morro Bay? Not me nor my family. We just love the area. First timers to the bay will immediately spot the famous Morro Rock protruding out beyond the harbor, and if you’ve arrive at sunset time, you’re in for a gorgeous treat. It’s a show…

Going to Idyllwild

Travel Hwy 74 as it snakes it’s way up the mountain side through a series of hairpin turns until you reach the settlement of Mountain Center. Follow the sign as it directs you to take Rte 243 north to Idyllwild. Follow this road until you’ve reach the center of town. We came up here during…


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