Rediscovering San Diego

Visit to Leo Carrillo Ranch 10/3/17 Visit to the historic park was fun! Registered as a California Historical Landmark, the property, buildings and gardens are a tribute to Leo Carrillo's beliefs about conserving beautiful spots, historic sites and notable buildings. Hacienda  An abundance of wildlife live here on the 27-acre parcel that has been preserved from the original 2,538 working rancho. Home to a plentiful array of birds, Leo brought peafowl to the ranch in 1937 and the peacocks continue to inhabit the ranch. Be sure to pick up a botanical guide at the Visitor Center to help you identify the many species of vegetation that grace the park, including the spectacular Agave americana. Agave americana Open to the public as a City of Carlsbad park, you can learn about the fascinating life of Leo, not only about his many successful show business endeavors, hosting famous people at his bar-b-ques and branding parties, but as an early environmenta

Veterans' Museum Trip 9/26/17 Incredible murals lining the walls (and chapel ceiling) of the building, so much to take in. Richard DeRosset was captivating, telling so many wonderful stories about our country's military adventures. Told in a no nonsense manner, it was an honor to see such a visionary and patriot speak out about our country's history. He said that 90% of his work is doing the research to ensure the painting is accurate. He wants his intricate and colorful work to compliment the existing stained glass windows. Every mural tells a story, sub-stories embedded within.     He invites veterans, their families and other people who were connected to the world depicted in his murals to sign them. The life-saving rings you see have actual signatures from P.O.W.s and their families. One of the students pointed to John McCain's signature (on the mural above) and Richard went on to describe why Mitt Romney signed the same mural.