The Reagan Library

The Reagan Library is the largest of the 13 federally operated presidential libraries.
This is the final resting place of Ronald Wilson Reagan, and his wife Nancy Reagan.
In addition to the Air Force One, there are also exhibits of his limousine and his personal helicopter, Marine one.
This place is certainly impressive, so much American history.

Perched on a mountaintop with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains

a full-sized replica of the Oval Office

 

the actual Air Force One aircraft which served as the "Flying White House" for President Reagan and six other presidents

 a replica of the White House Rose Garden

Beautiful Lassen

Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California. 

The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. A network of trails through forest and around several lakes connects with the Pacific Trail in the north.

 A beautiful wonderland 

Manzanita Lake with Lassen Volcano in the background

Lake with the reflections!

This park is an amazing place filled with beauty and history of the volcanic phenomena.

These trails are snow-packed and require snowshoes.

Thought half of the park closed due to snow and yet had a great time.

An amazing place to visit, filled with wonder and beauty without overwhelming crowds.

ROMAN THEATRE OF MERIDA – SPAIN

What have the Romans ever done for us?  The answer is simple, Architecture.
We started the tour at the Roman Amphitheater. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, the Amphitheater once hosted gladiatorial combats. We liked how half of the monument was restored , to show what it actually looked like in ancient Roman times, while the other part was left alone.

ROMAN THEATER

Walking into Merida's Roman theater is incredible. It is absolutely gorgeous, extremely well-preserved, and simply immense. 

 one of the statues in the theater's gardens

    Merida's Roman Ruins

At The Beach

"Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature's simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard."

smell the sea, and feel the sky

at the Northern California beach