Visiting American Grafitti, Mel’s Drive-In, and Route 66
While sitting in our booth, I noticed a picture from the George Lucas film, American Graffiti of the original Mel’s Drive-In, in San Francisco.
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Hollywood History at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla
Driving down the twisty winding roads from Mount Soledad, we arrived at the seaside to La Valencia Hotel, which is nicknamed The Pink Lady of La Jolla.
Exploring the Tide Pools and Geology of Point Loma
Since we’d be there in late autumn, the best time to see the tide pools, I put the Point Loma Tide Pools at the top of my list.
Safely Viewing Solar Eclipse with Telescope in San Antonio
When my son and his wife told us about the solar eclipse on his birthday in San Antonio, we journeyed down…where they also announced a big surprise.
Visiting a few of my Favorite Places in Central Texas
While visiting my family for the first time in years, we visited some of my favorite places included great shopping, eating, and touring!
Helping the Sails Unfurl on the Tall Ship Providence
Famed for its exploits under the command of John Paul Jones in 1776, The Providence is a recreated 18th century ship recently brought to Alexandria.
Visiting Cocoa Beach to find I Dream of Jeannie
While the popular tv show, I Dream of Jeannie, was shot in California, one special episode was shot at Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach.
Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
At The Inn at Willow Grove we enjoyed another fancy elopement dinner, where they celebrated our elopement with a huge surprise!
Our Elopement Dinner in the Shadow of Monticello
After our Thomas Jefferson-esque elopement, we enjoyed dinner at a Charlottesville restaurant, also with Thomas Jefferson connections.
He bought a ring at Drummers Call 2019 Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.
