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Busy Day… Aren’t They All?

We visited with Diane and Pat and then headed to the Bowers Museum to see the Mummies and have lunch. As we headed ot, were were greeted bu our Charlotte!  A gift from Charlotte two years ago and the only flower” in our garden!

She was wearing her diamonds this morning!

She was wearing her diamonds this morning!

As we headed outGreat lunch, as always!  The Korean steak was superb! The Mummies were extremely interesting and we spend a hour and a half walking the displays and reading all the well documented information about mummies.

Paul gave it a try!

Paul gave it a try!

Mummies of the World portrays a once-in-a-lifetime collection of real mummies and artifacts from across the globe. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, includes ancient mummies dating back as far as 4,500 years.

Baroness Schenck von Geiern and Baron von Holz were naturally perserved in a crypt under the Sommersdorf Castle in southern Germany. Their mummified bodies are part of the "Mummies of the World" exhibit at the Bowers Museum. ///ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MummiesPreview.0318 Ð 3/16/16 Ð NICK AGRO, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER- BACKGROUND Preview of the Mummies of the World exhibit at the Bowers Museum. These are mummies from all over, Latin America, Europe as well as Egypt and other places. Climate-controlled exhibit, lots of stories behind these mummies.

Baroness Schenck von Geiern and Baron von Holz were naturally preserved in a crypt under the Sommersdorf Castle in southern Germany. Their mummified bodies are part of the “Mummies of the World” exhibit at the Bowers Museum.

A fascinating mix of old and new, this captivating collection bridges the gap between past and present with contributions from 10 world-renowned Institutions and two private collectors.

Embark on a journey into the extraordinary world of mummies and mummification. Through modern science, engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits featuring 3-D animation, explore how mummies are created, where they come from and who they were. Using state-of-the-art scientific methodology, discover how modern science enables researchers to study mummies through innovative and non-invasive ways, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations.

What secrets do mummies hold about the past? What clues do they bring us for the future? A journey awaits as we unravel their mysteries.

Very interesting exhibit

Very interesting exhibit

We then headed for home and then went to dinner at Maderas Steak House where we found the experience to be excellent. Paul’s ribs were out of this world and Pat said his were terrific.  Lisa joined us so we had a piece of birthday cheese cake.

Maderas Steak House is right around the corner from us

Maderas Steak House is right around the corner from us

After going home and freshening up, we headed to Garden Grove to dance and allow Diane and Pat to rest up for Saturday. The gang was there and Lee (Paul’s High School Girl Friend) joined us this evening.

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.
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