It was a challenge finding time to relax during this rally. Sure, there was morning coffee, Happy Hours and evening campfires, but the days were filled with optional activities.
After arrival and set up on Sunday, we gathered around for the first Happy Hour and made plans for the week. We woke up to a cool and misty Monday morning. That was perfect weather for the brave group who hiked up the hill of Mount Rubidoux. Mount Rubidoux is a 3.2 mile loop hiking trail with a 400 feet rise in elevation. Some of the hikers swear it was much longer and much higher. That evening we had a Pot Luck that rivaled all other pot lucks with the variety of foods.
On Tuesday, a group toured the Jensen-Alvarado Ranch. Here is how it is described:
Jensen Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum, located in Riverside off of the 60 Freeway and Rubidoux Blvd., is a 30-acre farm and home to the historic ranch built by Cornelius Jensen and his wife Mercedes Alvarado in 1870. This historic site affords visitors a peek into the past, depicting Southern California life as it was lived in the 1880’s.
The group enjoyed a tour of the era preserved home, museum and visit to the farm animals. Meeting the rest of the group for lunch was even more interesting
Tio Tacos serves casual Mexican fare in a funky, uniquely decorated space, with a large patio with artwork. (some call it junk art but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?) With ladies at one table and the men at another table the talk was lively and full of laughter. It was probably influenced by the overflowing Margaritas and Micheladas.
If anyone still had energy left, a stroll through the historic Mission Inn was next. Ok, here is another history blurb. The Mission Inn began as a quaint adobe boarding house in 1876, becoming a full-service hotel in the early 1900s.The hotel has played host to U.S. Presidents (Roosevelt, Taft, Hoover, Nixon, Reagan and Bush Jr) and numerous celebrities and was the setting for several Hollywood productions.
Needless to say, the group slept well that night.
Wednesday was an absolutely beautiful, warm sunny day. A group of guys played a round of golf. Another group headed to the mini golf area in the park. We finished the day with a pizza and salad dinner. Don't forget the delicious brie followed by s'mores made with berry, birthday cake or watermelon peeps, instead of regular marshmallows. Thanks Barbara and Frank L !
Ron and Elaine's dog, Toby provided entertainment as he tried to catch a little bitty gopher. The gopher would back fill the dirt as fast as Toby dug to reach him. Bottom line is the gopher won. Now we understand why this sign was above the bench by the park store.
Well, there it is ! It was a great 4 days thanks to Elaine and Ron G and Jim and Sharan H. Shanty Shakers last rally at Jurupa was 6 years ago. So glad to visit there again.
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