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Continuing from my previous post, the photos in this gallery further explore the grounds and a few more statues at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. ~SueBee

The grounds of the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino in Southern California are extensive, with many different garden areas, from desert plants to Chinese to Japanese to lush rain forest and roses.  The views I’m sharing in post #1 feature some of the vast lawn areas, the lushness of the shaded sections, […]

During my recent train trip to Oceanside, I took a walk on the pier and became quite smitten with the varioius birds. They each had such personality, and seemed so friendly. This yellow footed white bird I found especially adorable, and photographed his walk up and down the pier railing. It’s nice seeing the birds aren’t […]

Views on the path ahead of me during a recent hike at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange, the town where I currently reside. Happy Friday! ~SueBee

Do you have your ducks in a row? If you’re not sure how, take a lesson from these three! (photos taken at the Huntington Library and Botanic Gardens in San Marino, California.) ~SueBee

(20 photos in gallery) Continuing from my previous post featuring the San Gabriel Mission District, the photos in this gallery further explore the exterior of the Mission. It was evening and visiting hours were over, so I was only able to see the grounds through the gates. It was interesting enough that I look forward […]

(16 photos in gallery) Intent on avoiding freeway traffic on the drive home to Orange from the San Gabriel Valley a few weeks ago, I realized my detour would take me near the Mission. I also realized, in spite of growing up in Southern California, I’d never actually been there. With a quick stop to check directions, I made […]

A gallery of close-ups (or zooms) from Corona Del Mar and Oceanside beaches, taken during my recent visits. I particularly like the first one as it appears the sand was painted. Do you have a favorite among these shots? ~SueBee

These photos, taken during a ceremony on Armed Services Day in Oceanside, serve to honor members of our military, past and present. Thank you. ~SueBee

(17 photos in gallery) Continuing where we left off yesterday, today’s gallery features my view out the Metrolink train window from San Clemente on down the coast to Oceanside. While it started as a rather blustery, overcast day, the temperature was perfect for walking. The sun eventually broke through, and the day was gorgeous. I […]

(25 photos in gallery) Last Saturday I took a spontaneous train ride on Metrolink, and headed south, down the coast. Please join me today and tomorrow, looking out the train window as we journey from the city of Orange in Orange County to the seaside town of Oceanside in San Diego County. You’ll view scenery […]

I tend to be a spontaneous person; I love the excitement and sense of adventure it brings. This past Friday night, I had dinner with Kat and her boyfriend, Cameron, at a favorite restaurant, Ruby’s, at the Orange train depot. Naturally, the next morning my mind was on trains. So, I looked up the Metrolink […]

Today’s post is the final installment of my wandering around the desert gardens at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Springtime is by far the best time to visit this section; the colors and variety of blooms are phenomenal. Upcoming posts will feature my other favorite sections of the gardens… I […]

Onward we go through the desert garden at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Please enjoy more of the luscious, colorful variety of plant life! ~SueBee

Continuing from yesterday’s post, on into the desert at the Huntington we go! The fascinating array of plant life is mind-boggling, particularly in springtime when colorful flowers make their bold statement, “Look at Me, Look at Me”!! Be sure your face doesn’t get too close to that perky yellow flower, though, or you might end with a […]

A week or two ago, I took a spontaneous day off work (that’s called playing hooky), and visited the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. I became a member last year, when Stinky was on display (link to post here), and was overdue for another visit. The day was perfect, cool and overcast. […]

Continuing from yesterday’s post about my hike at the Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim Hills, I ventured down off the sunny side of the mountain, into the cool shade of the oak trees. Being careful to steer clear of poison oak, I followed one trail after the next, meandering this way and that. There […]

Kat told me about this great hiking spot she and her boyfriend “discovered”, less than 6 miles from home, so naturally I had to check it out. (It’s fun moving to a new area and learning about all it has to offer!) Oak Canyon Nature Center, located in Anaheim Hills, just a few miles from Orange, is surrounded by […]

When driving from my hometown of Orange a week or two ago, en route to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, I knew I’d have some time to kill because the Huntington wouldn’t be open until noon. So I detoured a bit, starting in Glendora and over through Monrovia, searching out old Route 66. I’d gone to […]

May Day was celebrated at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana yesterday with a variety of entertainment. This gallery of photos features the Dot Comm Dancers from the Orange County School of the Arts, performing for the audience. (Director: Jim Kolb, Choreographer: Tawny Chapman). The gals were expressive, energetic, talented. ~SueBee