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This photo of Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is courtesy of TripAdvisorMy wife and I used to live near Santa Monica, so we were thrilled to hear that I was being sent to Los Angeles for a convention.  I decided to take a few vacation days with it so that I could have some time to see the area with the wife and kids. Biking the Santa Monica beach path wasn’t our top priority, but it turned out to be a great family outing.I love biking, and when we happened upon Bike Attack’s shop while checking out what  Santa Monica had to offer, and by that I mean shopping, I made a recommendation to c …
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Ya, ok, this photo isn't of me, but my bike was pink :) I came on a trip from Minnesota to Southern California, Santa Monica to be specific, and I was determined to learn how to surf. I got the most expensive wetsuit, rented the top of the line surfboard, and was ready to ride the SoCal waves. However, after three hours of failed attempts, I came to the conclusion that surfing should stay reserved for the pros and locals. Well, I was stuck now. What was something universal that I, a born and raised Minnesotan, could do here in Santa Monica? Last time I checked, Santa Monica wasn’t too famo …
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