californiahistory
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Ever swim in a castle? Probably not if you live in the USA, which has 10.7 million pools but only two “castles” with fully operational indoor swimming facilities. Channeling my inner C3PO, your odds of swimming in an American castle are approximately 5.35 million to one. To quote Han Solo: Never tell me the odds. …
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Two identically named cities, 2,857 miles apart, one East Coast, the other West Coast. One day in August, husband and I spent time in both, traveling from Richmond, VA, to Richmond, CA, and ultimately hanging my swim cap in Berkeley. The trip took less than 12 hours and would have been faster if we hadn’t…
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“Look! There it is,” My husband exclaimed as we continued our hike from his conference at the Marriott Marquis. Two flags extended from the elegant Italian Renaissance edifice, with its white columns, dark brick, and Beaux Arts details. My heart leaped, a combination of exertion, excitement, and nerves. I adjusted my bag, straightened my dress,…
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