December 2022

Checking Out!

Checking Out! December 2022 Checking Out! And again, we said goodbye to another cozy, comfortable, convenient Airbnb in Milwaukee, OR. The Airbnb was cozy, clean, spacious, and nicely decorated, with off-street parking. We hiked the Trolley Trail many times and conveniently traveled to downtown Portland on the Max Light Rail. And driving to visit our …

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The Trolley Trail

Trolley Trail, Milwaukie, OR December 2022 Back to Oregon We returned to Oregon after moving two and a half years ago. We are staying in a cute Airbnb downtown Oak Grove, near Milwaukie, OR. It feels great to be back! Family and friends are within half an hour’s drive. I am looking forward to seeing …

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Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park December 2022 Strolling Around in San Diego, CA – Day 3 We started the day with a visit to California’s first mission, the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769. The history of this National Historical Landmark is fascinating. The mission …

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Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park December 2022 Strolling Around in San Diego, CA – Day 2 Cabrillo National Monument is fantastic for several reasons. This southern end of the Point Loma Peninsula offers breathtaking views of San Diego, the bay, and the Pacific. The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson sailing to the …

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