Tag: travel
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The Final Oakland A’s Game-The Coliseum Stadium-California
It’s the 7th Inning Stretch, at The Final Oakland A’s Game. The entire stadium stands, belting out the famous, “Take me Out to the Ballgame.” Some sing joyously, a slight hint of defiance in their tone. Some have tears in their eyes. Everyone is aware that this is the last time they will sing in…
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Visiting The John Muir National Historic Site-California
There is a 7-Eleven directly across the street. This is the first thing I notice, as our rental car pulls into the parking lot, at the John Muir National Historic Site. The street also includes a fast food restaurant, a tire store, and several places to grab a cup of coffee. Progress. I’m always grateful…
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Eating Pink Pancakes at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel-Waikiki-Hawaii
This is the way to start a morning. Sitting lazily on a pink-umbrella-dotted patio. Sipping Kona coffee. Looking out over an expanse of sand that ends at sparkling blue water. I imagined this moment since planning our Hawaii trip, I’m finally eating Pink Pancakes at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel has been…
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Taking a North Shore Day-Trip-Oahu-Hawaii
Waikiki is walkable. This is our dilemma. A car is not needed for our stay on Oahu. Parking in Waikiki is scarce, difficult, and expensive. We want, however, to experience some activities beyond Waikiki. Though taking a guided tour is a great option, we’d rather visit sites on our own timeline. Solution, rent a car…
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Visiting Waimea Valley-Without Swimming in the Waterfall-Oahu-Hawaii
The sun sparkles between openings in the dense trees. The sky is a vibrant blue. Small cloud puffs float lazily across the sky. The vibrant green, Waimea Valley, rises up on all sides. We set out on the main path. Our first goal, visit Waimea Valley’s most touristic feature, the waterfall. Reading reviews pre-trip, I…
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Matsumoto Shave Ice-Hawaii’s Best Shave Ice-Oahu
Though known for my ice cream enthusiasm, I am also a fan of shave ice. While traveling around Hawaii, our plan, try as many icy treats as possible. As I research, I learn no shave ice tour is complete without visiting Hawaii’s most famous shave ice shop, Matsumoto Shave Ice. Matsumoto Shave Ice is located…
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Eating At Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck-North Shore-Oahu, Hawaii
We pause. It’s no secret that Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is popular, but this is the longest line for a food truck we’ve seen. Bodies start at the window, wrap around the tables, and then spread along the parking lot’s perimeter. This is one of the top things-to-do on Oahu’s North Shore, and we are in…
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Touring the WWII SS Red Oak Victory Ship
The Park Ranger and Park volunteer at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park insist that visiting The SS Red Oak Victory ship, is worth the time. The ship is only open to visitors on Sundays, and we are fortunate to be in Richmond, California, on a Sunday. Recognizing how lucky we are,…
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Visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site
The headband speaks out to me from my headband holder. Red with white polka dots. Do I dare? I only need an appropriate shirt, and I could do it. Anticipation of visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site is high, but the feelings sky-rocket when I realize for the very first time, I can National…