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Bites N Flavors – Coldstone Creamery, Fremont, CA

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. My nephew, SIL and IContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – Coldstone Creamery, Fremont, CA”

Leafing Through Pages – Wayward Wizard

Stars: 2 / 5 Recommendation: Yes, it was short for the book, but it thoroughly bored me even though it went a bit interesting when the author blended all the novellas together towards the end of her story. Ritual in Death is the sixth novella in the long running In Death Series by J. D.Continue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Wayward Wizard”

Wild Paradise: Garden at my brother’s home, Fremont, CA

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. Its amazing how much my brother and his family have done to the garden. I love the flowers and fruit there. They bring life and color to the world. There are Cactuses, Roses, Colorful Flowers, Jasmine, Fruit Trees (Orange, Loquats, Mango, Lemon) I madeContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Garden at my brother’s home, Fremont, CA”

Imagine-Art: Murals and Art work in CA

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Murals and Art work in CA”

Bites N Flavors – Gurkha Kitchen, Hayward, CA

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. For my brother’s b’day onContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – Gurkha Kitchen, Hayward, CA”

Splendid Structures: Saibaba Temple in California

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. SometimesContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Saibaba Temple in California”

Leafing Through Pages – Cold Case

Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: Short novella and could be a book of its own, or a series if Ruth expands it. It was an adventure to read thru it. Ritual in Death is the sixth novella in the long running In Death Series by J. D. Robb, the alter ego of the famous AmericanContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Cold Case”

Bridge, Buggy & Byway: San Rafeal Bridge, San Rafeal, CA

Refer to various posts on Bridges, Buggies and Boardwalks (includes Railway Lines) that I come across during my hikes and travels. Prologue: Here is a fun series showcasing unique or interesting bridges; charming vehicles that I pictured with; boardwalks that I came across during my hikes or jaunts; and railway lines giving a perfect backdropContinue reading “Bridge, Buggy & Byway: San Rafeal Bridge, San Rafeal, CA”

2025 Hikes: Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA

If you want to check on the hikes that I completed so far, go here. On the Sunday after my birthday, my brother and his family took me to Muir Woods National Monument. The whole are is filled with Redwood trees and we could hike among the giants. The Redwood trees are larger than StatueContinue reading “2025 Hikes: Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA”

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