Visiting the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Veterans Day is celebrated each November 11th to honor the service of military veterans. We decided to learn more by visiting the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center. The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on the 28th of June 1919 officially ended the Great War, […]
Visiting the MCAS Miramar Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Since 1775 a particular occasion is celebrated annually in the United States on November 10th — the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. We decided to celebrate this milestone by visiting the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to learn […]
Visiting the Orchard during Autumn’s Apple Festival
Autumn means harvest time. And, one of the fruits picked for the season is the apple. Apples have become part of the folklore of the United States, as evidenced by the legend of Johnny Appleseed. During the pioneering days of the US, a man named […]
Visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Recently we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California. We learned about marine life and conservation. Here’s a view of the Orca whale display near the Monterey Bay Aquarium‘s gift shop. There were many helpful displays and information boards to accompany almost all of […]
Kids Playtime with PAW Patrol
PAW Patrol is a Canadian-based cartoon that teaches us about teamwork and good citizenship. A tech-savvy kid named Ryder and his group of pups work together on various challenges to save the day. The names of the original six puppies, in alphabetical order, are: Chase, […]
Visiting San Diego’s Balboa Park
One of the cultural gems of San Diego is Balboa Park. This 1,200-acre mecca features a variety of museums, galleries, restaurants, gardens, and even the San Diego Zoo. In this blog post we introduce you to some of Balboa Park’s highlights — not just the […]
Visiting the Butterfly Farms
We recently visited the Butterfly Farms in Vista, California. It was a great place to learn about butterflies — not only about their life cycle, but also about how to raise and protect them through conservation efforts. The Butterfly Farms is a nonprofit organization that […]
Astronomy, Telescopes, and the Palomar Observatory
We love stargazing. There’s something about the twinkling stars, wandering planets, celestial visitors (like comets), dusty nebulae, and whirling galaxies that always fascinates. Naturally, the night sky with its many wonders has steered us toward a growing love for astronomy. Astronomy is the science of […]
Exploring a B-39 Submarine
We’ve often been drawn to the sea. So when we learned that we could visit a B-39 submarine from the Soviet era, we certainly jumped at the chance. After all, what better way to learn about the sea than to explore one of the many […]
Visiting the Flower Fields
Flowers are appealing because they are lovely to look at and have fragrant scents. We therefore decided to enjoy a visit to the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California. The Flower Fields have 50 acres of blossoms to gaze upon. It’s not just […]