Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Once upon a time there was a city in Finland with two names. "Åbo" is the Swedish name for this city on the Finnish coast and "Turku" is the Finnish name. I was told that Åbo means "near the river" or something similar. This city is defined in part by its water – the River Aurajoki and the Baltic Sea. A journey to Åbo is an utterly amazing experience, especially when your method of transportation is a Viking Line ship. There is much to see in the oldest city in Finland, but...
Stockholm is a jazzy, dashing and entirely delightful city complete with castles, museums and the romantic archipelago with its dizzying array of islands boasting an assortment of lighthouses and what seems like a million cozy red cottages. However, Sweden north of Stockholm is a treasure in itself and deserves closer inspection. Here among endless forests and vibrant meadows are hidden treasures that are the key to the heart of Sweden’s history. In a province called Gastrikland lies Årsunda Viking, a farm created with in...
“Volare…cantare…let’s fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddenin’ crowds…” With his endearing grin and caramel-coated voice, Bobby Rydell lit up the stage at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Friday, November 14. If the warm audience response was any indication, this smooth 66-year-old performer lit up their hearts as well. Most, like me, came to remember, and his energetic performance helped transport us back to a time that was breezy and carefree. Str...
Some of the trees were bare of leaves, but nobody noticed. A light rain fell, but nobody noticed. London during the Christmas season was transformed by glittering lights and fanciful window displays. It was Christmas in London as I had always pictured it: trees draped with white lights and garlands of pine boughs tied with red velvet ribbons. The air was crisp and men were wearing black overcoats, derby hats and carrying fashionable canes. Big Ben was striking six and I was walking towards Westminster Bridge with hours of sho... Full story
As I sat on Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach the sand felt soft and velvety. The beach air was filled with the chatter and flutter of exotic birds, and one with yellow-rimmed eyes and a yellow beak was particularly beautiful. The absence of the cry of gulls reminded me that I was far away from home because seagulls aren’t found in Hawaii. The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel (KBH), was my home while on Maui, however, I was initially considering the Sheraton because it is situated on the best snorkeling beach. But, I opted for KBH because it is...
In the cheer world of the 21st century it is not only the jumps and cartwheels that entertain, it is now high kicks, clever dance moves and the swish of pom-poms, which are reminiscent of the days when schools boasted both cheerleaders and songleaders. The first songleader squad at Fallbrook High performed during the 1947-1948 school year. It consisted of three members, one of whom was Marion Pearson McLean, who recalls wearing her uniform to school on game days, a tradition that has continued to this day. However, the 2005...
As a child, it’s the place that I envisioned when I closed my eyes. White stone buildings with delicate gold-leafed spires. White swans floating on placid canals. It’s the fairytale Flemish city of Brugge, Belgium, and when I first set foot in the Venice-like town I knew that this symphony in stone was made of dreams. Getting to Brugge (known as Bruge to the French) from our area is no small feat. Getting there from just about anywhere is no small feat. Maybe that is how it has retained its charm. A flight on either Ame... Full story
It is older than the Tower of London, and is as rich with history. In the town of Granada in southern Spain lies an ancient edifice called La Alhambra. The word Alhambra means “the red” (Al Hamra) in Arabic. Scholars speculate that it could have been named for its terra cotta-hued exterior. Built in Moorish style it has served as a palace, fortress and museum. Visitors can get lost in the maze of gardens, fountains, delicately carved stone lacework, and graceful white marble columns. A staff member related that Muslims mou... Full story
“To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” Walt Disney’s voice echoed over a loudspeaker when the park first opened. The Magic Kingdom’s 18-month-long 50th anniversary celebration is slowly winding down, but the rides that have been refurbished, including the Pirates of the Caribbean, will remain. When entering the park, guests pass under a simple bronze plaque that states, “HERE YOU ENTER THE WORLD OF YESTERDAY, TOMORROW AND FANTASY.” In order to fully appreciate Disneyland one must take these words to heart, set the as...
On December 27, 2004, a missions group of about 25 left Fallbrook for Cambodia on a two-and-a-half week ministry trip led by Randy Fleming and Kit Carson. The trip was sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Fallbrook and the Fallbrook Christian Book Store. Since the first Christian missionaries weren’t allowed in Cambodia until 1992, the mission team found that there is still a lot of work to be done. Randy is now back in Cambodia working on the orphanage that will be built by Calvary Chapel of Fallbrook and other ministries. Several... Full story
