Author Archives: Pat Feldhaus

Three generations of Britain’s “Royals” have stayed in the Royal Suite at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.  I thought it was interesting to note that in 1929 a room there cost $2.00 a person and guests could enjoy a grilled … Continue reading →

Nothing can beat the scenario of spending a weekend in Toronto, Ontario.  In fact, just staying at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel was worth the whole trip. As a guests of Ontario Tourism, my friend and I were treated to … Continue reading →

We’ve already taken a ride on the Skunk Train and looked for glass on Glass Beach.  One morning we revisited the Little River Inn on the Mendocino coast for some of their famous Swedish pancakes that Paul remembered having twenty … Continue reading →

There are a variety of things to do and places to eat in Fort Bragg.  We usually drive down to Noyo Harbor for some fresh fish served at Cap’n Flint’s or The Wharf.  If you want to catch your own … Continue reading →

One afternoon we went to the Laguna Point Seal Watch, only a .3 mile stroll via the boardwalk.  At various points there were turnouts with interpretive signs about the following: *The San Andreas Fault is only 10 miles off shore. … Continue reading →

Paul’s sister, Jane, and I decided to visit MacKerricher State Park. 3 miles north on Highway 1.  On the way to the beach we passed equestrian riders and sand dunes overgrown with red and green ice plants.  When we pulled … Continue reading →

Since Paul is an avid birder, we took long walks on the beach front road, just a few steps from our room, to observe mallards in an algae-covered pond, several varieties of gulls, immature White Crowned and Savannah sparrows, plus … Continue reading →

Ever since we moved to Chico from Mobile, Alabama, my family and I have enjoyed going to Fort Bragg in the summertime when Chico is so hot.  In 2001 Paul and I were the official tour guides for his sister, … Continue reading →

Selby Gardens which specializes in epiphytic plants and bromeliads hosted our Wednesday meetings for the American Theatre Conference.  As we strolled through the Tropical Display greenhouse with orchids hanging overhead, I was reminded of some of the lush forests my … Continue reading →

The Ringling Museum of the American Circus includes rare handbills and all sorts of circus equipment including artfully carved parade wagons. ” The World’s Largest Miniature Circus”, an authentic replica of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, when the … Continue reading →