Posted by kymm on October 31, 2015 in Uncategorized with No Comments
In December 2009 I house/ pet sat for my aunt and uncle in Dixon California. I had never been to California.
Besides house privileges I also had the use of their Prius. I was able to travel about quite a bit. San Francisco, Sacramento, Sausalito, Redwood City, Calaveras County.
It was an amazing time that I will never forget. This rambling bit is inspired by the experience.

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