Author Archives: kcbernick

About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Big Sur

Posted on November 8, 2022 by kcbernick

Thursday, October 27, 2022 Today, we drove to Big Sur, located in the middle of the California coastline. When the Spanish were exploring this area, they referred to the coastal region south of Monterey as el país grande del sur, … Continue reading →

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Pinnacles National Park

Posted on November 6, 2022 by kcbernick

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Whenever we have the opportunity, we like to visit our nation’s parks. Pinnacles National Park is only about 75 miles from Paso Robles, east if the Salinas Valley, which made it nice day trip for us. … Continue reading →

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Hearst Too Much!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by kcbernick

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 We signed up for a tour of the Hearst Castle in San Simeon. There were several options, ranging from 1 – 2 hours in length. We opted for the Julia Morgan tour, two hours long, because … Continue reading →

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A Mellow Day

Posted on November 3, 2022 by kcbernick

Monday, October 24, 2022 We are staying at a beautiful resort, Allegretto Vineyard Resort, located on the east edge of Paso Robles. One thing that is unique to Allegretto is that it is actually set next to its own vineyard … Continue reading →

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Exploring the California Coast, and Seeing the Light

Posted on November 2, 2022 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 23, 2022 It’s hard for us to sit still. We enjoy exploring the communities wherever we are. This morning, we drove south to San Luis Obispo, home to Bubblegum Alley. The alley, about 5 feet wide, and 15 … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz to Salinas

Posted on October 31, 2022 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 22, 2022 We flew into San Jose last night, planning to head to Paso Robles today. We could have driven the direct route, but decided to go part of the way via the Pacific Coast. Santa Cruz has … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Dublin

Posted on August 31, 2022 by kcbernick

Wednesday, August 11, 2022 This morning was devoted to packing, as we are moving to another hotel tonight, in southwest Dublin, near the Tallaght Stadium. Yes, we’re going to another game tonight, more about that later. We stored our bags … Continue reading →

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Irish Heritage, Irish Lands

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kcbernick

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 This was a long day, with many sites to visit. Our first stop was for a photo op at Inch Beach. Inch Strand is a 3-mile sand split that juts into the sea, a favorite recreational … Continue reading →

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The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

Posted on August 29, 2022 by kcbernick

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 After an excellent breakfast at the B&B, we boarded the bus for another day of beauty. Our first stop was at Dunguaire Castle in Kinvarra, south of Galway city. The castle was built on Galway Bay, … Continue reading →

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The Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on August 28, 2022 by kcbernick

Monday, August 8, 2022 Some of the best scenery in Ireland is along the southwest coast, known as The Wild Atlantic Way. Renting a car and driving from Dublin proved to be very expensive, so we looked around for a … Continue reading →

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