Rachel, Jack (9 years old, going on ten), and I went to the California State Fair at Cal Expo - specifically to the midway. They tell me I overpaid, buying unlimited rides for the evening, for $40. Oh well. Here is a picture of what, for a better name, I'll call the Big Swing.
The familiar monorail.
Jack was keen to ride Turbo first - the most badass ride on the entire midway. We had recently eaten dinner. I was hoping I wouldn't puke. This thing was quite vigorous. It was invigorating to feel the air rushing past my face. Jack and I whooped and hollered.
The Ferris Wheel.
We didn't ride the spinning Starship 3000, and that was OK. Last year, I got somewhat nauseous on this in the bright sunshine and heat. There's a reason the aliens haven't visited Earth.
Sunset from the Ferris Wheel.
Plume from a distant fire.
Rachel and Jack.
Me and Rachel.
The Big Swing. Rode this. Much more sedate than Turbo.
Fireball. Didn't ride this, and that's OK.
We rode the Scrambler. I sat on the outside and got squished as a consequence.
The Zipper. Didn't ride this, and that's OK.
Rode White Water.
The Turbo seemed to go a bit haywire towards the end of the evening. Hope it's back to good health.
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