Hike to the Cross - Palm Desert, CA

We started our hike on the Homestead Trail and then crossed over to the Hopalong Cassidy Trail. The elevation gain is around 700 feet. A moderate 4 mile round trip from the tennis court.

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Gordon hasn't hiked for at least five and half months since he injured his back. I was real surprised that he picked this hike after his recovery because it's a nice hefty climb up to the cross.

Anacortes to Sidney BC

On Sunday, August 12th we took the Washington State Ferry, Chelan, to Sidney, B.C. on Vancouver Island. It was the first time I ever traveled on a ferry and I really enjoyed the ride. The sea was calm and the path voyage wandered through the San Jaun Islands. It was a two hour ride to Sidney. When we arrived, our friends, Linda and Dan, were waving to us at the "Welcome to Sidney BC" sign.

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Travel Town - Los Angeles, CA

While driving through LA, we stopped at Travel Town to look around. Here's a quick glimpse of some of the classic locomotives we saw. In the museum there were many unique displays of vehicles from the past, CLICK HERE for pictures. A great place to take kids and to learn about the history of the trains and vehicles. The best part, the admission and parking are FREE!

Travel Town
5200 Z00 Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-662-5874

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Ventura Harbor - Long-Legged Bird

Last Thursday we went to Ventura Harbor and had dinner at one of the restaurants there. Then walked around the docks when we spotted a long-legged bird. Not sure if it's a heron or a egret. Does anyone know what kind of bird this is (watch above video)?

Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium from Linda McClure on Vimeo.

While on vacation in Hawaii, I went to the Waikiki Aquarium. It was walking distance from where we were staying. I saw some amazing coral and jellyfish. I also learned about the different fish species in Hawaii's ocean.

My video of the live colorful fish aquarium almost looks like my mom's plastic imitation one I posted here: Fish Tank

Camera: Canon HD HV40
Mode: Auto
Edit: iMovie 09
Music: Arranged in Soundtrack

Santa Anita Park - Arcadia, CA

Santa Anita Park - Arcadia, CA from Linda McClure on Vimeo.

On Friday, a bunch of us from Woodhaven Country Club went to the Santa Anita Park. We took a bus from Palm Desert to Arcadia to enjoy a fun day at the races.

Woodhaven Country Club was honored in the Official Racing Program and on the score board during the 3rd race. We had an exciting day and lots of winners! Thanks to Byron and Silvia Kinsman who arranged this spectacular fun day at the races.