December 6, 2012 - Holiday Issue 

Issue #21

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets

 Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets

Dear Central Coast Adventurers:

The Holidays Are Here!   Lots of opportunities to treat yourself or somebody on your list!

 

New BayWalks, A Spring Adventure in the Salinas Valley and  much much more. 

 

Give the gift of adventure!  And notice the pre-Christmas discounts on many of the adventures.

 

 And remember the mantra: if not now, when?         

Sandy Lydon, Historian aka The History Dude

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets, Cabrillo College Extension Classes, and Overseas Adventures

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Springtime in the Salinas Valley - A Weekend trip to Paso Robles

 Overnight exploration by train and motorcoach including a stay at the historic Paso Robles Inn

  

8:30 AM Sat. April 6th,

to 6:00 PM Sun. April 7th

 

In search of the spring wildflowers   

Beginning with a ride on the Coast Starlight we'll meander up the Salinas Valley, hitting the history of Steinbeck's Great Valley along the way!  

   

For more info

 

Space is limited.  Be sure to register early!

 

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Mini-Calendar: 


*Twinkle Tours - One Night Only!  Buy one get one free!  Friday, Dec. 7

4:30; 5:00 or 5:30

More info click here: 

 

* Salinas Valley Springtime: Train-Bus to Paso! 

April 6-7

More info here

 

* BayWalks 6 & 7 - The Famous Circumamblation from New Brighton to Monterey - 30 miles in three days
June 1; 15; 29
August 24; Sept 7; 21

 

* Silk Road Adventure!

October 5-28, 2013 Led by Cherie Barkey & Sandy Lydon  

 

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Twinkle Tours! - A 24 Hour 1/2 price Opportunity!
 
For Friday Dec 7 Flights at 4:30 - 5:00 and 5:30 Only!  
 
Fly Through the Redwoods & Christmas Lights at Night!
  

Friday, December 7th 

 4:30 or 5:00 or 5:30

 

Buy one ticket for $65 and get the second one FREE. 

 

For more info 

 

Come see what happens when Christmas comes to the Zip-Line!   

Space is limited!   Offer ends at midnight tonight!

 

Join us for this one-time opportunity to experiece the Mount Hermon Redwood Canopy Zip line at dusk with the forest ablaze with lights! 

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Beyond the Wall
A Journey to the Crossroads of the World - China's Silk Road

 

  Oct 5 - 28, 2013

23 Day Adventure

 

A rarely-visited part of China led by two experienced China scholars -

 Sandy Lydon and Cherie Barkey.  

 

For more info about itinerary, price and restrictions, click here: more info

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Two famous BayWalks open for 2013!
 

         Three Saturdays in    

         June - 1st 15th 29th

                   or

August 24, Sept 7 - 21

  

Hiking with a purpose!   

 

Fee: $175  ($150 if purchased before December 24)

 

We've made the BayWalk kinder and gentler by putting 2 weeks between hiking days.  Time to recover and reflect, and it's easier on your calendar. 

 

Walking is the ONLY way to see, experience and appreciate Monterey Bay.  Learn some history and some natural history along the way.  

 

Previous BayWalkers have described this as a transformative experience.  

 

Fee covers all logistics, shuttles and support vehicle. Commemorative hat or t-shirt upon successful completion, along with the feeling of accomplishment.

 

More info about logistics, route of walk, distance, restrictions:
click here

 

Another great Christmas Gift!  One that they will never forget!

Space is limited!  Registrations are moving quickly.  

 

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Davenport Rampart
Secret Histories

 Stuff you've always wondered about... 

 

* Such as why is that road called Aptos Wharf Road? 
* Or what's this about a wave motor?
* Or why doesn't  Santa Cruz  have a five-star hotel?

Contact Us

  

Sandy Lydon

PO Box 2578

Aptos, California 95001

831-688-2374