Wednesday 2-3-2018
Arriving at El Paso, we had a blast with Richard and Helen.
We relaxed, dined, caught-up on news and views, travel, played with the horses,
and walked on the Rio Grande river trail. On an afternoon with Richard, our
lunch-date and afternoon visit to the Santa Teresa, NM War Eagles Air Museum
was a great opportunity to see vintage aircraft and automobiles. The weather
was perfect and the visit was grand.
The Knopp property, overlooking their stables, paddocks,
and corrals, affords a splendid view of west El Paso and the majestic Franklin
Mountains. Helen’s demonstration and explanation of dressage, while riding her
magnificent Andalusia (Perla), illustrated the art and methods of training a
horse in obedience and in precision of movement. Really beautiful! We really
appreciate these cousins and friends!
Saturday Jan. 6, 2018
After a very enjoyable visit with Helen and Richard, we said
goodbye to Texas, traveled on up the Rio Grande River, through the pecan
orchards and agricultural fields of the Mesilla Valley, to a campsite at the
Hacienda RV Resort, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
With a good night’s rest, we headed west on I-10 to Deming
for lunch, continuing west to Lordsburg, then said goodbye to New Mexico and
hello to Arizona. In Arizona, we took a campsite at Fort Willcox, in Willcox,
Arizona.
Across New Mexico, we crossed the high desert, between the
blue and purple, Florida, Tres Hermanas, Cedar, and Pyramid mountains on the
south, and the Cookes, and Big Burro mountains in the north. Deming was the
site where the last spike of the transcontinental railroad was driven, but the
train no longer stops here. Lordsburg, our last town in New Mexico, is the
Birthplace of New Mexico’s State Song;
Written by
Elizabeth Garrett
Under a sky of azure, where balmy breezes blow,
Kissed by the golden sunshine, is Nuevo Mejico.
Land of the Montezuma, with firey hearts aglow,
Land of the deeds historic, is Nuevo Mejico.
Chorus:
Oh! Fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so,
Our hearts with pride o're flow,
No matter where we go.
Oh! Fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so,
The grandest state we know --- NEW MEXICO!
Under a sky of azure, where balmy breezes blow,
Kissed by the golden sunshine, is Nuevo Mejico.
Land of the Montezuma, with firey hearts aglow,
Land of the deeds historic, is Nuevo Mejico.
Chorus:
Oh! Fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so,
Our hearts with pride o're flow,
No matter where we go.
Oh! Fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so,
The grandest state we know --- NEW MEXICO!
We crossed the Continental Divide at NM mile 51, then
continued to mile zero, into Arizona. We saw huge, irrigated pecan orchards and
wondered what the water source could be, in this desert terrain.
Across southeast Arizona’s Cochise County, we admired the
Peloncillo, Dos Cabezas, and Pinaleno Mountains. Willcox, in the Sulphur
Springs Valley, is an (1880) Southern Pacific Railroad town and the home of Rex
Allen. Cochise County, named for the legendary Chiricahua Apache war chief
Cochise, has a colorful history, and is the basis for western movies and books.
Tombstone and the OK Corral are just south but the historic area is now a
tourist destination, so we declined to visit. We had a peaceful, star-gazing
night, and toured Willcox on Monday morning. The historic downtown, Rex Allen
Park, and Koko’s gravesite were enlightening and curious.
Monday, 1-8-2018
Heading to Tucson, we crossed the north end of the Dragoon
Mountains, through Texas Canyon, a must-see stop on I-10 between Willcox and
Benson, at AZ mile marker 321 on both sides of the highway, to see the granite
formations weathered to create a jumble of rocks. The mammoth outcropping
resembles a mountain of monkey-bread, made of house size boulders. Very
impressive geology!
At Benson we had lunch and shopped, then headed on west to
Tucson and a one-week campsite at Tra-Tel Tucson RV Park, on the west side,
near I-10. Our Tucson location is ideal, on the Miracle Mile Strip, adjacent to
the University of Arizona Agricultural Center, The Loop, and convenient to all
the Tucson attractions. Pima County is developing “The Loop” in Tucson metro,
with links to Marana, Oro Valley, and South Tucson. Pima County residents and
visitors on foot, bikes, skates, and horses can enjoy the more than 100 miles
of shared-use paths that have already been completed. We got set-up and spent
the afternoon chatting with snow-bird folks from the cold-north states.
On Tuesday, we went to the Tucson Mall, shopped, walked the
Mall, and then explored the University of Arizona campus, home of the PAC-12
Wildcats. The Tucson Mall is a gorgeous, in-door shopping complex, surrounded
by all sorts of shopping and dining opportunities. Whether
you’re a fashionista or an outdoor adventurer, this outstanding retail center
has something special for everyone, and we had fun walking the Mall and seeing
the sights. The U of A campus, with its red brick buildings, and the “Wildcat
Stadium”, are very attractive and we were impressed with its beauty. We ended
our day-out by cruising downtown and being surprised by its very popular
center.Tucson's downtown has been the city's hub of activity for well over a
century, but in the past several years it has seen a rebirth. New shops, bars,
breweries and some of Tucson's hottest restaurants are proud to call Downtown
home. Comprised of six distinct districts, all connected by the Sun Link Streetcar,
Tucson's bustling "centro" has a deep-rooted history and vibrant
attractions.
Wednesday was a cloudy, cool day for a visit to the Saguaro
National Park. Saguaro National Park consists of two districts: Saguaro
East-Rincon Mountain District on the east side of Tucson and Saguaro West
Mountain District on the west side. Last year, we visited the East-Rincon
Mountain District, so this time, we visited the Tucson Mountain District West. The
Red Hills Visitor Center had interesting, educational exhibits, books, maps, a
nature trail, and a video program on the park. Driving the scenic Bajada Loop,
through the dense forest of giant Saguaro, we experienced a variety of Sonoran
Desert plants and animals, against the backdrop of the Tucson Mountains. It’s
just amazing how abundant plants and wildlife thrive in the Sonoran Desert!
Crossing into the Tucson Mountain County Park to the south,
we had stunning views of Kitt Peak, home of Kitt National Observatory, and the
Altar Wash Valley, towards Mexico. We stopped by the Arizona-Sonora Desert
Museum situated on the sloping bajadas, south of the park. The museum
specializes in the plants, and animals of the desert. Gates Pass Road, took us
over the mountain via the steep, high Gates Pass and more breathtaking views of
the mountains and valleys. This was a fantastic day in the Tucson Mountain area!
Thursday’s plan was visiting Mission San Xavier, on the
Tohono O’odham reservation, followed by some exploring downtown.
Mission Story: A National Historic Landmark, San Xavier
Mission was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692.
Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in
1797. The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the church's
interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings. It is
a place where visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th
Century space. The church retains its original purpose of ministering to the
religious needs of its parishioners.
Later, we headed downtown to the visitor center, afterwards
cruising around downtown to admire the historic and popular sights. We had a
fine day!
Friday’s downtown excursion was an exploration of the
historic, self-guided Turquoise Trail. The Turquoise Trail (formerly called the
Presidio Trail) is a 2 ½ mile long loop trail through downtown Tucson that
highlights structures and sites of historic interest and is marked by a
turquoise stripe on the sidewalk. It begins at the site of the northeast
corner of the reconstructed Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, founded in
1775. This presidio or fort was the first European structure in urban
Tucson, constructed by the Spanish to mark the northern frontier of the Spanish
empire in the Americas. We’re really glad we did the trail because we saw,
learned some new things, had lots of opportunity for treats, and talked to
interesting people. A sensational day!
Saturday 1-13-18
Today, we decided to visit Sabino Canyon, on the northeast
quarter of Tucson, in the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Visitor Center, at the
mouth of the canyon was crowded, and the sun was hot but we continued with our
plans. At the top, the crowd thinned and the views were stunning. We could see
the entire group of mountain ranges encircling Tucson. On our afternoon walk
down, we found ourselves in a quiet, peaceful harmony with nature. The canyon
exposes 12-million-year-old granite and gneiss, the stream bed is littered with
house-size boulders and Cottonwood trees were common in the stream bed. The
slopes are covered with large Saguaro Cactus and the canyon walls are sheer,
towering rock faces. The canyon is a magical place of extremes, with remarkable
plants, wildlife, and geology. We’re exultant that we went!
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Today ends our week in Tucson, so we’re having a farewell
lunch and packing-up for heading West tomorrow. To wander is to wonder and we
have experienced a wonderful week in Tucson! We have had a “blast” every day! This
is a place where history is rich and life is easy. A place where the heart and
mind roam in the beauty and splendor of the pristine Sonoran Desert. The desert
things cut, stick, sting, and bite, in defense of their fragile nature, but the
desert is also amazingly laden with astounding life. In contrast, the city
offers all the creature comforts and accommodates your every inclination for
attractions, dining, entertainment, shopping, transportation, adventure, and
the most spectacular sunsets anywhere. Thanks and so long, Tucson!
Monday, January 15, 2018
Saying goodbye to our “snowbird” acquaintances at Tucson,
we headed southwest for Organ Pipe National Monument, situated on the Mexican
border. Traveling Arizona 86, we crossed the Tohono O’odham Nation, through an
immense stand of age-old Saguaro Cactus, and past the Kitt Peak National
Observatory, the largest, most diverse gathering of astronomical instruments in
the world. Towns along the route: Pan Tak, an Indian Village, at a spring, near
the base of a mountain, comes from the O'odham, meaning "coyote
sits". Sells, AZ, a small village, is the capital of the Tohono O'odham
Nation, with their school and businesses. Maish Vaya, an Indian town of 150 is
named after its water well. Schuchuli, also known as Gunsight, Gunsight Ranch,
Gunsight Well, and Sialatuk, the name derived from the Tohono O'odham
s-cuculig, which means "many chickens".
The desolate 136 miles of Sonoran Desert was hot in the sun
and cool in the shade, with an amazing assortment of flora, fauna, and geology
to observe. The high-desert elevations undulated between 2 and 3 thousand feet,
with the route meandering between the mountain ranges. The presence of purple
majestic mountains, always in the distance, kept us awestruck at the beauty of
this region. We saw the Santa Rosa, Comobari, Sand Tank, Sauceda, and the
Growler Mountains, all relativity young ranges, with sharp, scraggy peaks and
knobs. We had a picnic lunch and continued west to Coyote Howl RV Park, at Why,
Arizona. (Coyote Howl RV Park has is appropriately named because the Coyotes
visit the park every night and howl as they comb for food.) Why is a tiny
little town, in the desert, that should be called ‘’TEE, a curious proposition,
look it up? An excellent day and tomorrow, Organ Pipe National Monument!
1-16-2018 Tuesday
Our day-trip into Organ Pipe National Monument presented a
showcase of the Sonoran Desert, celebrating the life, landscape, and geology of
this area, situated on the Mexican border. First, we visited the Visitor Center
for a fascinating video, enlightening exhibits, and a comprehensive overview of
the park. Next, we drove the 21-mile Ajo Desert Drive, a self-guided tour of
the incredible desert flora, fauna, and environment of the park. The park has all
the various cacti, but the Organ Pipe is the centerpiece. The desert is a place
of patience, always waiting for the right time to live very rapidly and then
resume waiting. To appreciate the desert, the visitor must also have patience.
Everything in its time! A fine day!
Our general observation of this area is that it’s a popular
winter resort for “snowbirds”. RV parks offer accommodations for nightly,
weekly, monthly, and seasonal guests. Some have built winter-homes in the area
and some dry-camp, cost-free in the desert, on BLM land. At our campground,
they have a campfire-circle every afternoon at 4pm and socialize, share
experiences/information, and welcome newcomers. We participated and met
pleasant people from all the cold northern states and Canada.
Arizona being the leading copper-producing state in the
U.S., this area was a large contributor to that effort. Native Americans first
discovered and used copper, then the Spanish explorers took over but the remote
location caused them to focus on gold and silver. With the arrival of the
Southern Pacific Railroad (1876), copper became broadly economic to mine and
ship to market. At first, copper mining was underground, then Arizona's first
open pit copper mine opened at Ajo in 1917. This mine is now idle but the
enormous funnel-shaped pit is open to visitors. In regard to underground
copper-mining, the gaping mouth of Resolution Copper Mining’s No. 10 shaft is
28 feet across and opens into a sheer drop of nearly 7,000 feet, making it the
deepest continuous mine shaft in the United States. (Watch your step!) Currently,
this area’s mines are idle, so tourism is the main economic resource. Additionally,
the Border Patrol employs large numbers of agents in their effort to control
the Mexican border. The expensive, sophisticated technology that the Border
Patrol utilizes is another wonder of this desert. We were glad we came here to
this extreme place that has such fascinating surroundings!
1-17-2018
Heading north on AZ 85, we crossed the Barry M. Goldwater
Air Force Range, between the Growler and Sauceda Mountains, crossed I-8 at Gila
Bend, then up the Gila River Valley to Phoenix. This route offers lots of
scenic views that we want to note:
The vast Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range is bombed by
the best A-10 and F-16 pilots, plus they practice air-to-air combat over the
range. The huge range includes seven maintain ranges in the complex. We saw
both aircraft types as they were making roaring turns near the AZ 85/I-8
intersection. You can feel the power!
The Solano Solar Energy Plant is a strange-looking
facility, but it makes electrical energy using steam created by the heat of the
sun. It also stores the heat in a thermal- brine containment vessel, producing
energy, long after sundown.
Although not generally considered an agricultural State,
Arizona contains some of the richest river valleys to be met with in the United
States. The Gila River takes its rise in New Mexico, flows across Arizona to
its confluence with the Colorado, and affords some magnificent canyons and
recreation areas. Thanks to Gila River irrigation, Maricopa county has been
well named ‘‘the garden spot of the Territory’’, growing a wide variety of
products, including some enormous dairy farms. It’s a surprise to see that SW
Phoenix has sprawled right out to a huge dairy farm evidenced by the farm
odors. The weather is great and we enjoy Phoenix!
Friday, January 19, 2018
On a meandering route around Phoenix, we visited the Old State
Capitol, Arizona State University, drove around the Zoo and Botanical Gardens,
then cruised McDowell home.
The old Capitol Building is now a museum and it’s packed
with historic “stuff”. The grounds host a beautifully landscaped memorial park
with relics from the USS Arizona, plus memorials and monuments that commemorate
the rich history of the State. It was a fantastic visit. At ASU, we cruised the
campus, checked out the Sun Devil Stadium and learned that the Tempe campus is
divided into non-contiguous units, situated around Tempe. We learned that the
Sun Angel Stadium is used for Track and Field events. We admired the campus and
the surrounding Tempe area.
From the perimeter, the Phoenix Zoo looked very curious and
intriguing but we just admired the site.
The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden is the centerpiece of
Papago Park and the Camelback Mountains. The Garden contains every plant one
could possibly encounter in the desert, so we will probably visit in the next
few days. Papago Park, a historic landmark, has Hunt’s Tomb, situated on the
massive sandstone geological formations, and spectacular views of the “Valley of
the Sun”. We loved all the “rubbernecking” that Papago Park offers!
Driving home across McDowell, we couldn’t tell where one
city ended and the next began. Not sure how many towns make up the Phoenix Metro
area! The entire valley is populated with hordes of people and they have
everything a metropolitan area can offer and we love the energy. You can just
feel the energy, inspiration, and motivation of the people. It just provides
stimulation, especially good for retired folks! I have not visited here since I
took my Louisiana retirement, departed LSU and Baton Rouge, for Denver, and
it’s astounding how the metro area has since sprawled over the entire valley.
1-20-2018 Saturday
Today we visited an RV Show at the University of Phoenix
Stadium, in Glendale. The RV Show was interesting but the unique stadium was
awesome! We were amazed at the sheer sight and size of the structure, home of
the Arizona Cardinals. The "University of Phoenix" name is applied as
a corporate sponsor, and not as the home stadium of the university, which has
no intercollegiate athletics program. The retractable grass field, the roof,
and desert views are special features of the stadium.
We lunched at the Westgate Entertainment District, adjacent
to the stadium and Gila River Arena, in Glendale. The gigantic complex provides
hotels, restaurants, shopping, and a shuttle to the event venues. Very nice
place!
On Sunday, we drove a ring-route around the Phoenix Metro
area, just looking at the valley. We had an up-close look at Goodyear,
Avondale, Tolleson, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City, Peoria,
Glendale, and Litchfield Park. Phoenix is completely surrounded by mountains
and has a small range (Phoenix Mountains) running right through the city. The
most obvious landmark is Camelback Mountain, near Scottsdale. Ironically, the
valley is very flat, and the numerous irrigation canals allow it to be easily
watered. We enjoyed our Sunday-drive and Daisy got to take a walk at
Litchfield. Surprisingly, Daisy prefers landscaped shopping areas to parks and
trails. We had a good day!
We discovered that the Phoenix Light-rail is growing and
developing and will be a nice asset to local and tourists. Currently, the
26-mile line between Glendale and Mesa, through downtown, connects one to lots
of restaurants and bars, but we declined to use it because the walk from stops
to most tourist attractions is too far. For us, driving was the best option and
parking was not a significant problem. For a day-trip downtown, it may be
feasible because downtown attractions are in legitimately, close proximity.
Another interesting discovery was the agricultural
production in and around the Phoenix Metro area. We saw cotton fields, alfalfa,
grass hay, dairy, and produce farming in the valley. We learned that
agriculture accounts for 70% of the irrigation water consumed.
1-24-2018 Wednesday
Our week in Phoenix has been fun, educational, and
entertaining. The Phoenix Metro area has everything necessary for a
tourist-visitor and we enjoyed it all. The Cotton Lane RV Resort is one of the
finest we have seen. With a great location, desert views, spectacular sunsets,
and ALL the amenities, the 55-plus community is a popular winter-spot.
Now it’s time to move west, toward our southern California
assignment. So far, the majority of our travel from back-east has avoided the
Interstate Highways, focused on quite, rural routes with interesting
discoveries. “We seldom know where we’re going but we’re sure it’s no place
we’ve been before!”
This morning, we hooked-up and made a pull west. Along the
way, we saw the huge, annual RV gathering at Quartzsite. Every year in January
and February, literally thousands of RV’s and millions of visitors converge on
Quartzsite for the annual rally and swap meet. They dry-camp on BLM land, in
the desert and hang-out on the strip through the little town. There are lots of
vendors and traders and you can buy, sell, or swap anything and everything
goes. After considering the crowds, dust, cigarette smoke, and germs, we
decided to continue on to Blythe, California.
At Blythe, we took a three-night site on the Colorado
River, in the Palo Verde Valley, at Mayflower County Park. It’s a great
location, with spectacular mountain views and vistas of the lower Colorado
River Valley. The Colorado River runs swift, clear, and cold, a result of water
released from deep impoundments upstream. As we stand in California, the view
across the river is the Cibola Valley, in Arizona. The irrigated desert-valley crops include
melons, alfalfa, cotton and vegetables. Palo Verde Valley is surrounded by the
Big Maria Mountains to the north, the McCoy Mountains to the west, the
Chocolate Mountains to the south, the Little Maria Mountains to the northwest,
and the Dome Rock Mountains to the east. We love the unobstructed views of
purple mountains, some, one-hundred miles away. Large groves of Eucalyptus
trees provide shade for the homesteads, but ironically, Eucalyptus was imported
from Australia in the 1850’s, for fuel and lumber, and has now become a
California (invasive species) ICON. Every day has brought fantastic sunrises
and sunsets. We were surprised that tiny Blythe, in the desert, has two
Starbucks, one brick-and-mortar and one inside Albertson’s. We discovered the tomb of Hi Jolly, and
attractions like, Blythe Intaglios, Hauser Geode Beds, and the Opal Hill Mine.
Now, we have arrived at our winter assignment at Riverside
County’s Lake Cahuilla, located in the Coachella Valley at La Quinta,
California. Looking out our window, from our host-site on Lake Cahuilla, Old
Town La Quinta is behind the mountain. To the right is the PGA West complex and
beyond is the Resort Strip, and New Town La Quinta, along CA 111.
Surrounded by the stark beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains,
Lake Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-wee-ah) is a favorite recreation area in the
Coachella Valley. Lake Cahuilla, Recreation Area, named for the
ancient native people, is a beautiful 710-acre park set amid expansive lawns
and picturesque mountain views, making it a spectacular day or overnight-camping
destination. Situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains 6 miles South
East of Old Town La Quinta, and adjacent to the PGA West, Lake Cahuilla offers a
delightful outdoor experience in the Coachella Valley.
With six legendary golf courses, (Arnold Palmer, Jack
Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Nicklaus Tournament, Tom Weiskopf, and Stadium) and gated-community
properties that showcase the finest architectural design, luxury settings, with
the most beautiful landscaping imaginable, PGA West is an extraordinary club.
The mild winter-weather brings people from around the
world, to this “oasis in the desert”! Come visit us and be amazed!
Being a total novice in photography, I couldn’t resist
trying to capture the dramatic changes of our view at Lake Cahuilla. I know
that light is the foundation of photography and natural light conditions can
have an effect on the overall look of your images. These two images of the lake
and Santa Rosa Mountains capture our view at early morning and late evening.
Last night we admired the view even in the moonlight!
2-20-2018
We decided to take a trip over to Los Angeles to visit some
things we haven’t seen before. My list was:
Modjeska’s Home
Orange County Great Park (Farm and Food Lab)
Pio Pico State Historic Park
San Gabriel Archangel Mission
Rancho Cucamonga
Thomas Winery
John Rains House
Due to schedule conflicts, we didn’t visit the first three
but the others made our trip successful. Our favorite was the San Gabriel
Archangel Mission and its connections to other historic characters.
Father Serra founded San Gabriel Archangel, the fourth of
21 Missions, in 1771. We were amazed at the rich California history associated
with the Mission. Pio Pico was born there. Jedidiah Smith visited there before
he was run out of California. Rancho Cucamonga was created by the Mission.
Artifacts, art, furnishings, and documents, dating from the 1771 founding are
on display.
At Rancho Cucamonga, the John Rains Home remains from the
huge Mission ranch. Also, the Thomas Winery, oldest winery in California, was
located on the old ranch property. We loved our two-day trip in Riverside,
Orange, and Los Angeles counties and we’re so glad we went.
Friday, February 23, 2018 Summer 2018 Camp Host
Qualifications
Terry and Bob Team (Interview notes)
Skills/strengths combined =
success in policy/procedure compliance
Good judgement in:
Decision making
Issue resolution
Friendly reminders
Communication
Information Management Systems
Teamwork:
Positive experience in all
aspects of Hosting duties in working with fellow hosts
Mnemonics
for memorizing the U.S. Presidents chronologically (a fun note)
Wilson's ants just made Molly and Jessica vanish.
Washington Wash
Adams Ad
Jefferson Je
Madison Mad
Monroe Mon
Adams Ad
Jackson Jac
Van Buren Van
He told people they'd found perfect bliss.
Harrison Har
Tyler Ty
Polk Po
Taylor Ta
Fillmore Fil
Pierce Pier
Buchanan Buck
Lincoln just got hurt, God almighty, crying hard.
Lincoln Lin
Johnson John
Grant Gran
Hay Hay
Garfield Gar
Arthur Art
Cleveland Cle
Harrison Harr
Crazy man, really. They would have captured him rapidly.
Cleveland Cle
McKinnley Mac
Roosevelt Roo
Taft Taf
Wilson Wil
Harding Har
Coolidge Cool
Hoover Hoo
Roosevelt Roo
Today everyone knows John never found comfort.
Truman Tru
Eisenhower Eis
Kennedy Ken
Johnson John
Nixon Nix
Ford For
Carter Cart
Running backs can be overrated too.
Reagan Rea
Bush Bush
Clinton Clin
Bush Bush
Obama Oba
Trump Tru
Metro TAP cards for LA Metro (a helpful note)
Ralphs #280
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Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 574-0909
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On April 1st, we finished our assignment at Lake
Cahuilla and headed over to LA for a visit. We took a campsite at Dockweiler
Beach RV Park, west of LAX, a perfect location for exploring LA. Sister Rose
joined us at LAX, for our ten-day LA visit. We had a splendid time in LA,
visiting our selected points of interest. For transportation, we drove, took
the Metro, UBER, and bus tours. First, we took an all-day, city-wide, narrated
bus-tour of the LA area. Next, we visited lots of the LA attractions and
sights. Our favorites were; Getty Museum, historic Downtown, Hollywood, Beverly
Hills, Griffith Park, Getty Villa, Santa Monica, Malibu, Adamson House,
baseball at Dodger Stadium(got on the Kiss-Cam), numerous restaurants, and
morning coffee at Marina Del Rey. We had loads of fun and we all have great
memories of our experiences.
Leaving LA, we drove down to San Diego, for a week at the
Circle RV Resort in El Cajon. In San Diego, we drove to our points of interest
and found convenient parking. First, we took the narrated trolley-tour, which
has hop-on, hop-off stops at numerous sights around the city. On the narrated
Harbor Cruise, we got a unique perspective of the points of interest, on the
south and north harbor. Our favorites were; Old Town, Point Loma, Coronado
Island, scrumptious seafood, and fantastic weather.
After a week at San Diego, we headed north toward our
summer assignment, at Flathead Lake in northwest Montana. Along the way, we
intend to explore eastern California, and eastern Oregon, dropping sister Rose
at some airport for her return home.
