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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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West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA

West Seattle, WA, and Lincoln Park, WA September 2020 West Seattle and Lincoln Park We continued our travels to West Seattle, WA, on the west coast. Our Airbnb was located in the small Fauntleroy neighborhood, considered one of the finest places to live in Washington State. We couldn’t agree more. We loved our location close …

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Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area

Olympic National Park – Hurricane Ridge Area September 2020 . The Dry Side of Olympic NP It was the third time we visited Olympic National Park. Over the years, we’ve been to the Hoh River area with its huge trees twice. This was the first time we saw the rainshadow side of the park. The …

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Saying Goodbye to Our Cute Cottage

Saying Goodbye August 2020 “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” ― Paulo Coelho A Bittersweet Goodbye! Time flies when you are having fun, even in COVID times. The cottage near Lake Wenatchee, WA, was our welcoming home from August 1st until August 29th, 2020. Our cats …

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