February 2011

Issue #6

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets

 Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets


Happy New Year!

On February 3rd we mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit.  Gung Hay Fat Choy! 


We have two new adventures to offer you -- one in Southern San Benito County, and the other in China.  Both involve modernization and evolving cultures: the Panoche, and Tibet.  And both require our approaching with an open mind.

 

As we've said before, these are unusual once-in-a-lifetime adventures.  If you see something of interest, grab it, because it might not come around again.

 

Sandy Lydon, Historian aka The History Dude
Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets, Cabrillo College Extension Classes, and Overseas Adventures
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Monterey's Secret History - A Walk  Through Time

Led by Sandy Lydon

and Tim Thomas

 

Sat., February 19

12:30 - 5:00 PM

 

 Now only $35, but will go to $40 on Feb.4.
 

More info 

To Register 


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50th Anniversary

Lecture Series!

Just the Good Stuff.

My Favorite Subjects The Way I Want To Do Them.

 
Occasional Friday evenings,

7:00 - 10:00
 

Room 450, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
 

$20 per lecture - Tickets can be purchased ahead of time.

 

Purchase here:
 

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets


FRi. March 11

The Cycles of Racism in the Monterey Bay Region

  

Fri. April 8

That Watsonville-Santa Cruz "Thing"

 
 
Fri. May 13

Special Regional Stories of Inspiration and Bravery
 

More info
 

To Register 

 

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Contact Us

 

Sandy Lydon

PO Box 2578

Aptos, California 95001

831-688-2374

China & The Roof of

the World by Train

18 Days

Oct. 20-Nov.6, 2011

 

Tibet Potala Palace
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure!

 

Led by Sandy Lydon  and Gary Griggs

 

Itinerary

 � Beijing 

 � Xining, Qinghai Province

 � Xining to Lhasa on the

   world's highest train

 � Lhasa and Tibet

 � Kunming

 � Macau 

 � Hong Kong

 

Special Preview Meeting!

 

Sunday, February 13 

7:00 PM - Room 435

Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA

 
Now Accepting Deposits!

 

For price and details, click here   

More info

 
 

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The Secret History of Swanton:

Exploring the Ocean Shore Railroad between Scott Creek Beach and Swanton 

 

Lecture - Friday, March 25, 7:00 to 9:00
Cabrillo College, Aptos
  
Field Day - Saturday, March 26, 9:00 to 5:00

 

$65/person
 

Coming Attractions! 

Adventures in the Planning Stages for Spring & Summer 2011

Watch these newsletters!
 

� Monterey County Railroads - The Castroville-Monterey Line - walking the rails

 

� Exploring the Mouth of the Carmel River - on foot and by tule balsa - with Linda Yamane
  

Note:  All new adventures premier in these newsletters.

 

A Special Event!

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Ballads and Bandidos:
A Journey to the Panoche
A Weekend Adventure at Mercey Hot Springs
 
 March 12-13, 2011
 
 Dave Stamey
 
with Special Musical Performance by
Dave Stamey!
Award-Winning Singer songwriter joined by a special guest!
 

Saturday Field trip includes Bandido Country, led by New Idria Historian, Ray Iddings!

 

Also come see the solar project!

 

Special presentation by

John Boessenecker, author of Bandido: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez

 

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Accommodations at Historic Mercey Hot Springs with use of all tubs, pool and sauna

 

Event and Ticket Information