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The Huntington Library, San Marino, California

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to travel to Pasadena. Yes, my husband had business there, but we turned it into a kind of busi-vaca-thing, because we all really felt the need to get out of town. After my husband met with the people he needed to, we were directed to the Huntington Library, which I had never heard of before. Why hadn't I heard of it? I'm not sure. Because it was FANTASTIC! I couldn't believe how many amazing and gorgeous pieces they had there, not to mention the current exhibits. They also have several gardens, including a botanical garden in a dome filled with warm, moist air and the biggest cactus spines I've ever seen. Henry Huntington, apparently, was filthy rich and loved the arts. Anna married into the family somewhere (She might be a great-niece? Not sure). There's a good place to start... Diana, Anna Hyatt Huntington Diana, Close up How about this? Anna Hyatt Huntington's Diana. Okay, I don't know who those peopl