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San Francisco & Napa Valley With Trafalgar: Day 2 (Part 1)

December 21, 2012
No visit to San Francisco is complete without a stop at the world famous Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on a Saturday afternoon, which is exactly what Trafalgar arranged for us.  We joined Edible Excursions for a gourmet walking tour, which I highly recommend, because it is very crowded and you are able to skip...

San Francisco & Napa Valley With Trafalgar: Day 1

December 18, 2012
Last year, I was invited on a trip of a lifetime to France and Italy with Trafalgar, a company that has an outstanding reputation for providing affordable luxury and superior service.   In case you did not follow along on my European adventure, let me sum up the eight days with one...

NASCAR: Day 3

December 10, 2012
Not many people know that Charlotte, North Carolina is the 17th largest city in the United States of America and until a couple of years ago it was the banking capital (now New York City holds the honor).  I am really proud of the changes that the Queen City has...

NASCAR: Day 1-2

December 6, 2012
Never say never.  If you had asked me if I would ever attend a NASCAR event, not only would I have laughed at you, I would have said never.  Thus, no one was more surprised than myself when I agreed to a weekend of NASCAR events.  Two things pushed me...

Southern California Coast: Day 3

November 30, 2012
Despite not having a peaceful night's sleep due to having some mice unwanted visitors in my cabin at el Capitan Canyon, I was determined that my last day in Southern California would be unforgettable.  As I walked to breakfast, I was greeted by yet another visitor, though this one was a...