All Posts: California
There are lots of things I love about writing a travel blog. I love how it brings a sense of possibility into the most dreary of days. When I’m feeling homebound or tied down all I have to do is poke around my own site for a few moments to remember all the places I’ve [...]
Many moons ago, in our pre-child days, Matt and I drove up Route 1 from Los Angeles through Big Sur. We spent a few nights at the end of our drive in Pacific Grove, a little less touristy than its flashier neighbors Monterey and Pebble Beach but an excellent spot for doing all the things [...]
I’ve been having such a good time looking at pictures and posting about Southern California this week, that I thought I’d add one more – and offer one more suggestion for those of you that are inclined to take your children on outings involving any kind of train.
The Port of Lost Angeles has restored some [...]
Looking at the pictures to find one for my Friday post last week got me thinking about the three months we spent in a rented Craftsman bungalow in Pasadena, California, which sits at the northeastern edge of Los Angeles.
There is of course much to do with a child in that vicinity, and we did lots [...]
I don’t know if it’s the shiny layer of ice that coats everything here or if it’s because I’m making spring break plans but my thoughts today are of warmer climes. This picture was taken in Venice Beach, California where we were celebrating my father’s birthday with him and my stepmother. It marked the moment [...]
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