When we told friends and family we were moving to California they assured us they would visit when work or other travel brought them to the area. The trouble is, work doesn't really bring a person to Merced. But it might just bring them
near Merced. Case in point, my friend Mao whose good friend lives in Sacramento. She awesomely drove down Highway 99 to visit this evening. We gave her a tour of campus, had dinner at Houa Khong, and purchased delicious aguas frescas at La Super Michoacana Paleteria & Neveria. The owner gave us samples of rose petal, tequila, and strawberry/cinnamon ice creams. So fabulously freshly made and delicious! It is one of our favorite places in Merced and will be one spot we take all visitors. Then we walked down Main Street for the
Market on Main where there were fantastic farmers, bakers, and others selling treats and gifts.
We passed by Merced's Multicultural Arts Center, which was saved from closing by generous, creative donations from the community, and Mao told us about the symbolism in the tiles on the side of the building, so we had to pose for a picture. What a fun visit from a good friend! More visitors from home are welcome anytime!
Market on Main
Thursdays from 6-9 pm, August 3-October 13
La Super Michocana Palateria & Neveria
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-super-michoacana-merced
661 16th Street, Merced, CA
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