Making tourist plans

Mar 31, 2012

Updated Apr 5, 2012

I learned today about tours of underground Old Sacramento offered by the Sacramento History Museum. Learned by reading about them online.

Diane and I woke up this morning in a retail area in West Sacramento. We are laying over here until Monday when we will pick up freight. A weekend layover in nice weather like this provides the ideal opportunity for tourist fun. It is raining today but will be nice tomorrow. We are making plans.

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