Adventure and fantasy in California's O.C.

Jeanne Harnois visited Orange County, Calif.

Where did you go? The "O.C.," Orange County, Calif. My mother was going to a conference, so my father and I tagged along to keep her company. That's right - she worked; we played.

Where did you stay? The Anabella in Anaheim, a Spanish mission-style hotel.

What did you do? We spent an afternoon at Disneyland's California Adventure theme park. We went on a white-water rafting ride (yes, we got soaked) and to Soaring Over California, where, thanks to Disney magic and wind machines, you experience a condor's-eye view of California - from the vineyards to the coast to the skyline at night. We also took a walking tour of Old Towne Orange, looking at early-20th century architecture: Buildings that once housed churches and theaters are now home to cafes and antique shops.

Where did you eat? Pirate's Adventure, an interactive dinner theater featuring acrobatic pirates and a captured princess. Think Cirque de Soleil on the high seas, with a dash of "Animal House."

Any final thoughts? They say it never rains in California. They're right. It pours. The first day it rained nonstop!

Where have you been? What did you do? Write us at Weekend

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