Look at where and who! Betty and I finally got together. We met each other halfway, which was Riverside. I had forgotten just how beautiful the Mission Inn is.

It was a beautiful day, so we ate in the patio. We were so busy catching up that I forgot to take photos of our food. Spinach, artichoke dip enjoyed with a glass of chardonnay. Then turkey sandwich for Betty and a BLT without the T for me. My sense of taste has still not returned, but I can taste dessert.

Creme Brulee with fresh berries and a chocolate stick. The only creme brulee I ever had that I didn’t like was actually in Paris. Imagine that!

Anyway, the food was secondary. It was all about seeing each other, and talking about “old” times. I figured out that Betty and I have known each other for almost 50 years. That’s pretty amazing since we are only in our forties (lol).

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture was right across street, so how could we not stop by there.

The second floor was temporarily closed for new exhibitions, but there was plenty to see on the first floor. (Excuse that picture of me. I always close my eyes. Maybe I don’t want to see how I look!)

The Other Thing – A long drive for both of us, but it was so worth it. It seems, circumstances, changes, and geography keeps us apart, but Betty is still my bestie. Nothing will change that.