I had it in my head that I was going to move and Reno was on the list. It was close to Tahoe and still only a 3.5-hour drive from San Francisco, so it would be an easy move. This trip was to see if I would like the area and to look at a few apartments. On the list besides Reno was Palm Springs and back home to New Hampshire.

The first time I saw Hearst Castle was back in the 90s. In 2012 I had just started dating someone and was trying to think of a weekend getaway and thought of Hearst Castle. It’s a couple of hour drive south of San Francisco and though there isn’t a lot to do there; meaning no nightlife, it’s beautifully located, and seeing the Castle is a magical experience.