Author Archives: Roger

Mustang

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Roger

My rental car for my two days of exploration was a Ford Mustang convertible. I had never driven a convertible before. I never put the top down on Thursday because I didn’t want to be that exposed in the pollution … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Roger

On Friday, I headed east into the high desert of Southern California. I spent most of the day in Joshua Tree National Park, hiking, birding, exploring. Of course I had to get a shot of the chair in a Joshua … Continue reading →

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Tio’s Tacos

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Roger

I didn’t really need or want another meal, but I was in Riverside with a couple hours to kill and this place was the most interesting spot I found. The exterior and grounds of Tio’s Tacos have been covered with … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Museum

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Roger

This rather shabby museum in San Bernardino, California is the location of the first McDonald’s restaurant. The brothers started with a BBQ restaurant. After a few years, they realized that 80% of their sales came from hamburgers. They pared their … Continue reading →

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Bruxie

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Roger

I drove into Orange and ate lunch at Bruxie, a sandwich shop that uses waffles for bread. After circling the block five times, I found a parking spot in the four-car lot behind the restaurant. A young woman was standing … Continue reading →

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