California Dreaming, The Bay Area and Beyond
California has everything; scenic shoreline and moutainous beauty, moderate weather, big cities and small towns, an robust farming and tech industry, not to mention Hollywood. This Series is dedicated to all that is California.
Lessons in this Series
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Yountville in February
Well, the holidays have been over for a while, and the Super Bowl was last Sunday. So, it was time to start thinking about doing a little wandering up in wine country.
St. Helena was Magnificent Today
Today we went on a drive up to St. Helena, one of our favorite little towns in wine country. The weather was glorious, which made lunch taste even better!
Sunny in Sonoma
On Wednesday, we drove up to Sonoma for lunch. We visited Sonoma quite a few times last year, but have not gone there this year. So, it was time.
California Coast #1 - Fort Bragg is Worth Bragging About
A not very well known destination on the northern California coast is an old military town that offers beautiful ocean views and rustic woodlands.
California Coast #2 - I Have Found It in Eureka!
A long but delightful drive up the California coast to the beautiful bay city of Eureka was both educational and relaxing! The fascinating history of the area goes way back beyond the Gold Rush years.
California Coast #3 - Monterey and Carmel
My sister Elaine came to visit, and we took a drive down the coast to the Monterey peninsula. Wandering the Carmel streets, popping into art gallaries and shops was a pleasure despite the rainy weather.
An Afternoon Stroll Through Silicon Valley's Tech History
As some of you know, I like to explore. And having an information techology background, and living not too far away from Silicon Valley, I thought it might be fun to take in some computer industry history. So I took a look at the map, and identified three places to check out if this is your thing too.
Returning to Yosemite National Park Brought Back Some Nice Memories
After ten years we returned to Yosemite National Park to show my wife's brother and his wife its beauty and alure. It was a chilly weekend in November a decade ago when we brought their daughter Akiko and her boyfriend Shinya to the park. This time we brought Akiko's parents to the park to experience the magic of Yosemite for themselves.