Mission San Juan Capistrano: A Well Polished Jewel

Patio

People come to California to experience the sunshine, sand and waves.  Others dream about adventures on the Sierra Nevada or the unique rock formations on the deserts.  The state is all about enjoying the nearly perfect weather in the great outdoors. Now, the history surrounding the settlement of the first Europeans in the area is [...]

Los Rios Historic District, San Juan Capistrano

Los Rios Historic District, San Juan Capistrano, California

A walk around my neighborhood brings a sense of nostalgia.  As I walk thru the streets, the small, one story houses originally built in the area are squished between huge apartment complexes.  In the name of progress and profits, the lot, that used to contain a one family house, is used to construct a 10 [...]

Santa Barbara: A Gem Between the Sea and the Mountains

Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara conjures Mediterranean dreams.  This part of California is known as the “American Riviera”. There are fine restaurants with vistas of the blue seas.  Artists and millionaires have their “ranchos” in the mountains behind town. The main street is full of stores selling all the designer goods you can imagine.  In summary, everything is [...]

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