J.P. GETTY MUSEUM

1. The JP Getty Museum is a wonderful venue. Each grouping of art is from a certain period in history and it makes you understand more and more about the culture that lived at that time.
   
2. When you view the artwork and then read the descriptions of the works you realize how these people are trying to make a statement about who they thought God was in so many of the pieces of the 1500- 1600's.
   

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CELEBRATING 2009 NEW YEAR IN LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas has a hidden jewel sitting right in the middle of the 'Strip'. The 'Mon Amie Gaby'! We sat across from the lake and 

watershow at the Bellagio in the outdoor patio of the Mon Amie Gaby with our best friend, James, The guys were enjoying 'Fannie Bay' oysters on the half shell, fillet Mignon and pommes frites. Talk about french toast bananas Foster for breakfast. Yummm! 

2009 came in with a roar !

as we celebrated Art's Birthday all week too! The french Cabernet wine was rich bodied and paired well with each dish.

VISITING THE TRAIN STATION IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

One morning we took a drive south to a wonderful city named San Juan Capistrano. It is home of one of California's historic and best preserved Missions known for the annual 'return of the swallows'.

At a local eatery near the train tracks we had light and fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with veggies and bacon. Homemade biscuits and apple compote. Fresh pastry with apples and cinnamon are available too.

Each choice on the menu is a taste sensation as in my french toast smothered in strawberries with fresh whipped cream. With each bite you have happy thoughts of this is a good moment to share with someone you care about. The natural ingredients give you lots of energy for the exploration of the unique shops surrounding the Mission San Juan Capistrano and ultimately the visit to the Mission itself.