Adding some Greek and Roman touch to San Francisco
Palace of Fine Arts is a must-see structure in San Francisco, CA. Built in Greek and Roman style of architecture …
A hike into Elephant Seal territory
If Winter has passed it means breeding season is done and it is time for molting. Spring and Summer months mean a good time to visit Elephant Seal habitat because…
A Walk in the Park: Central Park, Santa Clara
This is Santa Clara’s own Central Park. All of 50 odd acres, this park in California’s Bay Area is a pretty place, which is well landscaped with lawns, water fountains…
Where Pacifica meets the Pacific
Just south of San Francisco is a beach town that is quieter and calmer in comparison. I hear it is a playground for surfers and hikers. We found ourselves visiting…
Our World: Chasing a double rainbow
We were in Washington last summer and it was nice and warm and not unlike California, around then. Then we were back in Vancouver, Washington in the Fall and on…
A Tulip Fest or a Visual Feast?
Fields of Poppies — A feast for human eyes. (Pictures from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon.)
Our World: Tulip Time
If it is April and you find yourself in Oregon or Washington — remember it is time for Tulips — you might want to treat yourself to this gorgeous sight:…
OurWorld: Alum Rock Park
Alum Rock Park in San Jose is said to be one of the oldest municipal parks in California. Dating back to the early 1870s, this park still wears some signs…
Now that the spring is in the air…
Now that the spring is in the air, Vasona Park in Los Gatos – California is a place to visit if you love wildflowers and if you live in or…
OurWorld: Room with a view
While we were in Hawaii, we stayed at a very nicely-done up property on the west coast of Big Island. Here is a postcard-perfect sight from Hilton Waikaloa Village: a Pacific…