Keiran on the Sky Trail Monorail
Dave's new job comes with some lovely benefits and discounts. One thing they offer to the families of employees are deeply discounted days out at certain attractions during the year. They even often include a picnic lunch. When one of these offers came up for Gilroy Gardens we took a look at the website and decided that it was perfect.
We aren't really into large amusement parks and have spent many summers at Train Town in Sonoma County. Cerys though has decided she is too old for Train Town so we headed to Gilroy Gardens.
It was a stunning park packed with unique horticulture, sweet rides, a wonderful family environment and even a slight reminder of what amusement parks were like 40 years ago. I was three when we first went to Disneyland. There were aspects of Gilroy Garden that reminded me of what Disneyland used to be. The Monorail was even turquoise in color and funky enough that I felt like I was in the 1970's.
It was a wonderful weekend. I only did a bit of thrifting though on Friday. How did you do?
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Cute picture - Keiran looks like a sweet boy.
Posted by: Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] | June 27, 2011 at 06:15 AM
I love seeing the photos of summer fun people are sharing in the blogosphere. It's motivated me to work hard now so I can relax and explore the rest of the summer ;)
Cute photo!
Posted by: Van | June 27, 2011 at 06:26 AM
That park has the Circus Trees, which came from another location and are now being reused. It's like the park thrifted for you this weekend. ;)
Posted by: Lynn @ Secondhand Firsthand | June 27, 2011 at 06:40 AM
This sounds like a great family oriented place. It reminds me of Frontier Village; we used to go there when we were kids.
Thank you so much for hosting.
Posted by: Betsy | June 27, 2011 at 07:10 AM
So glad to have you back this week! It's also great to hear that you are enjoying the summer with the fam :)
Posted by: Vintage Scapes | June 27, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Gilroy Gardens sounds interesting! I'll have to see if I can find some more pictures online. :) Glad to hear you're having fun with your family!
Posted by: manateestoybox | June 27, 2011 at 08:04 AM
Sounds like you had a lovely outing. I never loved amusement parks but I loved my kids and they sure had fun and now I treasure those memories. I'm actually looking forward to fun days at the park with grand kids ... whenever that season starts! Thanks for hosting this fun party. I always enjoy it!
~Lynn
Posted by: Lynn at Cottage and Creek | June 27, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Is that the same Gilroy that is the Garlic Capital of the World? Must have had a lovely aroma! I posted about a lovely old book that made me think of you. Thanks for hosting again Selena!
xoxo
Pam
Posted by: one gal's trash | June 27, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Too funny that I've never bothered going there even though I lived in that area for 8 years....did you hit up the Salvation Army while you were there?
Posted by: Christine | June 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Yes we did in fact. It was huge! I found some lovely vintage glasses and Cerys bought some clothes (buy 1 get 1 free). What a great store you have in Gilroy!
xoxo
Selena
Posted by: Selena Cate | June 27, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Linking up for the first time! Thanks for hosting! I love seeing everyone's finds!
Posted by: Sam @ The Junk House | June 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Being without my own vehicle suc...stinks. I haven't been thrifting or garage saling in...it's been so long I can't remember! Good thing I still have some boxes of treasures I have not yet blogged about.
I spent last week entering online contests and did my Mad Tea post reliving my days as a Ren Wench.
Sunday I sort of got a working wash machine for the first time in a few years. It is actually a pleasure to do laundry at home. How long until that thrill wears off?
The news says the economy is bouncing back, right?
Posted by: DogsMom | June 27, 2011 at 04:25 PM
You were right in my backyard -- glad you got to see Gilroy Gardens (so peaceful for an amusement park) and our amazing Salvation Army. I've found lots of treasures there!
Posted by: Annie | June 27, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Looks like a fun time! I am late linking up and it wouldn't take the photo but I am joining the party anyway! Thanks, Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | June 28, 2011 at 06:09 AM
It did add my photo to the link up...yay!! Thanks for hosting this fun party. ~~Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | June 28, 2011 at 06:11 AM
Looks like you had a fun weekend! I love old parks like that :)
Posted by: Lauren | June 28, 2011 at 03:28 PM
My girlfriend at work is from Northern California, and she was just telling me last week about Gilroy Gardens. Glad you all enjoyed it.
Posted by: Delyth Owen | July 03, 2011 at 12:52 PM
So much fun to look at everyone's finds. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Deana Wood | July 06, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I love seeing everyone's finds!
Posted by: Andy | July 11, 2011 at 03:36 AM