The first adventure Denise and I had was a trip to the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Pasadena.  Being travel agents we could stay at nice hotels at discounted rates.  Denise loved the water and we spent a lot of time in the jacuzzi and the pool.  We went for a drive which we loved to do, and found a park where we could hike.  We hiked for a mile or so, had a great time on the trail, then headed back to the hotel for dinner.  Denise was about 200 pounds over weight and was anxious to lose the weight…