Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Palace of Versailles
Driving up to the Palace of Versailles had us all wondering with excitement. Would it at all be like Hearst Castle which we had visited earlier in the summer? Well, not at all, the Palace of Versailles makes Hearst Castle look like a guest house, albeit an amazing guest house! The grounds where the Palace…
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We made it!
Years and years of dreaming, months and months of planning and we are finally here! Although we are in a time zone sort of fog, I think everyone is in agreement that it has been so worth the wait! Since we are here for so long, we can relax and enjoy the moment without rushing…
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Hot, hot, hot!
Well we are done with Palm Springs, thankfully! As much as I love Palm Springs and its environs in the winter, summer is another story. There is much to appreciate in the Coachella Valley with its desert landscapes, mid-century architecture and wonderful resorts but as much as you try, the heat is just oppressive and…
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Keeping on…
As we continue our California journey, we headed up the highway to Chico. I had heard so much about Chico, since my husband went to college there, so we were really excited to visit! It is beautiful with a charming downtown and very friendly, laid back people. All through California, we have seen so much…
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California road trip continues…
A long, long, long time ago in a place called Sacramento…I was born. I have not been back to Sacramento for probably 20 years and needless to say it has changed a lot, but not the places I remember, like Old Sacramento which is as cute now as it was then. We had really lucky…
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