Lotusland is a 37-acre public garden of exotic plants that belonged to Ganna Walska. The spectacular collection is a very personal expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected, and the whimsical. Married 6 times, Walska was a singer and socialite. The gardens range from a spectacular lotus pond, cactus, succulents, cyads, topiary, and bromeliads. […]
Driving up Highway 101 to the Bay Area to do college tours reminded me of the first time I drove that route. 28 years ago, this week, I moved to San Jose to attend grad school. I was surprised to find that I could remember the feeling of anticipation from that first time. I remember
This adventure is of the non-alcoholic margarita kind. This is a Santa Margarita adventure. I saw a newspaper article about ziplining in the Paso Robles area and wanted to check it out. I had never been to Santa Margarita before. It was sort of a wide spot in the road off the 101 freeway. While
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It was fabulous to have a real vacation where I didn’t have to take care of anyone or worry about my boys. Sister was a great traveling partner and we were with a group of mature, educated and interesting people. We went to museums and visitor centers, learned about local activities such as curling, and
I never truly know someplace until I see it. Seeing pictures, I get the idea of the place but it is not the experience of the place. You see pictures of the Grand Canyon, Eiffel Tower, Barrier Reef, [insert place here], and you see the landscape, composition and colors. It is not until I behold
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