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1.) I grew up in So. Cal. , so we did Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, and San Diego Zoo. I've been to the L.A. Zoo too, but that was too much walking. Also Sherman Gardens, a gorgeous nursery in Corona Del Mar, CA. If you like horseracing, I can say I'd been to Santa Anita, and bet on a horse that won, I also remember the name Buttercup on the Rocks. Took a trip to Catalina Island. Also did Magic Mountain in Valencia,CA!

2.) We moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. I think I'll post a couple pics. of when we went to The Hot Air Balloon Festival there. Santa Fe's a great city too! 3.) We took a 3-Day cruise from SanDiego to Ensenada, Mexico. If you haven't been on a cruise, I have one thing to say about that, the rooms are very small, but I loved the buffets, and once I got my sea legs, just enjoying watching the ocean. 4.) Now this trip, I'll never forget. We spent a month in Mexico. Comparing L.A. to Mexico City, Mexico City is 10X bigger. We visited and climbed the pyramids. The Valley of the Kings is breathtaking. On our trip, we visited, Cuarnavaca, where Emperor Maximillian's home is now a public Garden. I drank Pina Coladas in Acapulco. Saw the cliff divers. Now that's something to see. Another charming city is Taxco, which reminded me of a quaint European city. Winding old world cobblestone streets. It's a silver mining town, so of course I bought lots of silver jewelry real cheap. 5.) Washington D.C. is a great city! We visited all the memorials. I'd love to go back, there were so many things we didn't get to see and do.

6.)Took a prop plane ride in North Carolina. Went to visit my brother in the Marines at Camp LaJeune. I felt like I was going to fall out of the plane. 7.) Las Vegas- Here's the link to that trip! 8.) El Paso, TX- You can see straight across the Rio Grande to Mexico.There is no comparing the border cities of Juarez and Mexicali to the rest of Mexico. Shopping and Restaurants are great, but honestly I found the farther South you go, much greener and prettier. 9.) For skiing trips, I've been To BigBear,CA, BrianHead, UT, and Ruidoso N,M! 10.) For waterskiing, had fun on 2 skis in the Colorado River. 11.) My brother lived in Parker, AZ for a little, and that was the first time I'd ever jet skiied down the River. 12.) I love to visit my grandparents in Prescott,AZ! Coming up in the Fall, they have a DownTown Arts and Crafts festivals every weekend! I like to take the kids to Youngs Farm for their Pumpkin Patch! So I'm looking forward to that trip coming soon!

13.) Arizona, I've been here almost 8 yrs. and there is so much more to see, than the Grand Canyon and Sedona, but the Grand Canyon is breathtaking and Sedona is gorgeous.Here's a link to all the things I've done or would like to do in AZ!Sometime tomorrow, I'll post a couple pics, If Blogger doesn't experience any technical difficulties! Get the Thursday Thirteen code here! The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It's easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted! View More Thursday Thirteen Participants