Festival of Lights

While on Christmas holiday we had the opportunity to attend the 20th annual Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside.  I have no idea how we did not know of this all those years stationed at Camp Pendleton, i mean Vixs was born in Riverside!!!  But, anyways, we went this Christmas and it was just absolutely amazing!!!  For anyone stationed in So Cal or if you happen to be there anytime between the day after Thanksgiving thru the New Year, this is a must do!!!  There are Cinderella Carriage rides, regular wagon style rides all pulled by beautifully decorated horses, carolers singing, some real, some looking very real hanging from the balconies, real reindeer, and outdoor ice rink set up just for this time frame, all the treats you can imagine and plenty of entertainment!  The 3.4 million lights is turned on the Friday following Thanksgiving, so if you are in the area, don't miss out on this incredible Christmas celebration!  AND, if we are ever stationed in So Cal again we are definately staying at this hotel for a night or two!  It is just incredible!!!