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LONE PINE LAKE

20 Thursday Aug 2015

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LONE PINE LAKE

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Do you like to hike? Lone Pine Lake is at the Whitney Portals, in the mountains of Lone Pine, California. The hike is spectacular. Beware, the hike is definitely not for the weak at heart. Bring plenty of water and healthy snacks, such as jerky and dried nuts and fruits, for this 2.5 hour hike up can wear down your energy level. Not only is the altitude a challenge, but the steep terrain keeps you on your toes.

Once you are almost at the lake, you will be amazed that there is actually a lake up there in the mountains, surrounded by trees. Once you walk out of the clearing, you will see the beautiful oasis, called Lone Pine Lake (the first lake).

If you want to go up even further, you will find the second lake. And at the top of the mountain is Mt. Whitney. However, the hike to the top is for advanced hikers with the proper equipment.

Have fun!

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Copyright August 2015

Road Trips…

13 Thursday Aug 2015

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I need a road trip…

Shell Beach is a small, quaint beach town a few miles north of Pismo Beach. The people are friendly and life is slow and savored. This beach city also has wonderful restaurants. One of my favorites is called, Mo’s Authentic Hickory Barbecue on the pier in Pismo Beach. They make the most delicious and best homemade potato chips and BBQ pork sandwiches.

I always thought I was a city girl, but I’m really a water girl. Take me to any body of water and I am happy. I guess that is why I am a Pisces.

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Venice Beach, California

30 Thursday Jul 2015

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Venice Beach, CA…

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This is one of my favorite places in California. Anyone visiting California must go and visit the canals in Venice Beach. A more touristy spot is along the boardwalk…this is where you will see street performers and such. Plus there are so many quaint stores to shop in. You can find anything from crystals, clothes, to homemade wind-chimes, made out of beach wood drift.

But the canals are a special treat. They are nestled in between homes, off Ocean Ave. A picture doesn’t do it justice….it’s a magical place one must see on their own.

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Travel to the Redwoods in Arcata

26 Sunday Jul 2015

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Travel to the Redwoods in Arcata, CA…

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The hidden community…. if you are looking to travel to a majestic and beautiful place, don’t forget to stop in and see the Redwoods. Redwood Forest is in Arcata and walking distance from Humboldt State University.

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The Whaley House

22 Thursday Jan 2015

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The Whaley House…

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The Whaley House is in Old Downtown San Diego. It is a must see! First of all San Diego is just beautiful and very historical. There is a lot of old history to be known about it. Since it is right on the border, back in the day people from Mexico would take boats and ships to San Diego to visit the land of the free.

Sadly enough, many of these decendents were held in slavery by the rich plantation owners. This brought about many deaths and termoil, soiling the land with despair and pain.

The land where the Whaley House now stands use to be a hanging sight. Too many men to count were hung on the very sight and without just cause.

Mr. Whaley knew this fact, but built his home on the tainted land anyway. He later rented out his parlor to the County of San Diego to use as their court house. Needless to say, this created more tension in the home, as more deaths occurred in the home over the years.

If you love a piece of history and mystery, then you must visit the Whaley House. It is both majestic and artistic. But don’t forget to take your camera….you never know what you might see in the lens.

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Hiking to Lone Pine Lake

16 Friday Jan 2015

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Hiking Mt. Whitney…

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A friend of mine asked me to go on a short hike to see Lone Pine Lake. For those that don’t know where Lone Pine Lake is…it’s in Lone Pine, CA. Where is Lone Pine, you ask…about four hours east of Orange County in the Sierra Mountains.

I have visited Lone Pine for years and have not visited Lone Pine Lake. My friend said it was a little hike to get to the lake. I was game. It sounded fun. I hike all the time. Boy was I in for a challenge.

Lone Pine Lake is about three hours up the mountain to Mt. Whitney. As we hiked, I saw other hikers with hiking apparel; such as, proper boots and walking sticks. I started to get worried as I wore my Doctor Martens and skipped breakfast. But I was ready for the hour hike…so my friend told me.

Two hours into the hike and straight up the ten thousand elevation mountain…I started to wonder how and if there was really a lake. I could not see where a lake could possibly be since we were hiking up the side of the mountain towards Mt. Whitney.

Two and half hours into the hike, my blisters were bleeding. My stomach was screaming with hunger and my patience had run out. I wanted to turn around because don’t forget…if it took us three hours to get up the mountain, it would take us another three to get back down.

As I was about to turn around…admitting to complete failure…I saw it. The beautiful and majestic lake. I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was one of the most breathtaking views I have encountered. Did it make up for the bleeding blisters, hunger pains, weak legs, aching knees, and full bladder….maybe not, but it was worth it…

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Visiting Humboldt County – Arcata

12 Monday Jan 2015

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Visiting Humboldt County – Arcata
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I have wanted to travel, but either I couldn’t find the time or I didn’t have the money. As I get older I see how important it is to go out and see new things and visit new places. Although, I have to admit that I am a creature of habit and tend to journey into familiar territory and Arcata, California in Humboldt County is one of my favorite spots.

This is the land of the Redwoods. Life is simple. Life is pure. The air is clean. What I like best about visiting Humboldt County is the beauty of the Redwoods next to the tranquility of the sandy beaches. It is truly majestic and quite breathtaking.

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Forty is a Time to Grow

06 Thursday Sep 2012

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Forty is a time to grow.  This is a crucial age.  This is a time for women to make changes.  These changes may be related to relationships, career, inspirational, or soul-searching.  The decade when woman are forty, she must make some serious decisions.  When she was younger, time wasn’t against her.  Now that she is getting older, time is more of a factor. 

During a women’s forties, she needs to make some life-long decisions.  Don’t stay in an unhealthy relationship.  Find true love.  Don’t stay in a career that bores you.  Find out what is exciting and go after that job prospect.  This is the time to travel and meet new people and experience new places.  Your children are probably old enough to take care of themselves, so this is the time to re-connect with yourself or to find your self again.

Enjoy being forty.  You are still young and beautiful.  This is the time to shine, so shine.

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