Tilburn

Where the author grew up.

Tokyo

Where Anne's father was raised by missionary parents.

Liverpool, England

Where Anne's mother lived until she was twelve.

Belvedere Lagoon

Where Anne's best friend, Shelly, and her family live.

Ixtapa

The Mexican resort city where Anne goes with Sam the year before Pammy dies. They return the following year but she considers it might simply be too soon after Pammy's death for her to have fun.

Sea of Cortez

Where Anne and Sam go to swim with the seals.

Colorado

Where Anne is giving a lecture and where they celebrate Sam's seventh birthday, though Anne does not allow Sam to accept a paragliding trip.

San Quentin Beach

Where Anne and Sam go frequently because the beach is usually much less crowded than most commercial beaches. Anne says it is where she and her father spent time, part of candlelight vigils protesting...