Category Archives: Travels

Photographs and descriptions of places I have been. Long and short trips.

A Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

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Yesterday my husband and I spent a day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It was an outing that was offered by our local community center. As we drove up the driveway I saw this beautiful bronze statue of President Reagan on his horse. It was my favorite. Just before we left, I was able to walk down the drive and take this photo.

I found this cozy spot aboard Marine One, the presidential helicopter used by the Reagans. If you have not been to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library,  I highly recommend that you go. We definitely plan to go again. I will be sharing more photos from this wonderful visit with you in the near future.

The Beauty of Nature

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I’ve been stuck inside with bronchitis for the past week, and Plum Bird Corner has been sadly neglected. I went out into the garden this morning to get some fresh air and sunshine. As I sat quietly on our wooden bench, I spotted this beautiful rose hip. I went back inside for my camera and took this photo. I must be feeling better. I wanted to share this natural beauty with you. Please enjoy.

A Day in Sacramento, the California State Capitol

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Last Friday, I had the opportunity to fly with a good friend to Sacramento for the day. The flight took a little over an hour, and the views were awesome. We flew directly over Catalina Island, then hugged the coast until we headed inland toward the California state capitol. I took the above photo as we neared the airport and prepared to land. You can see how flat the land is, with the Sacramento river winding through farm lands.
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After landing we caught an Uber cab to the California State Capitol Building,  in the city. We then spent several hours exploring the interior of capitol building.
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The woodwork on this stair case is an example of the beauty found throughout the building.
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Later we walked to Old Town Sacramento, only ten blocks from the Capitol Building. Horse drawn carriages seemed to be very popular.
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The California State Railroad Museum is found in Old Town and here is a bright yellow caboose we saw outside.
We were in Sacramento for one day, but it was a wonderful day and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were able to see many things.
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We Landed back at John Wayne airport in Orange County as the sun was setting, and the lights were beautiful. It had been a great day, but it’s always good to be home.