Come summer and the historic Niles District in Fremont, California, puts on a fun community event for all dog lovers: The Niles Dog Show. It is an annual event that showcases dogs of all breeds, rescue organizations, vendors, adorable doggie competitions, demonstrations by the Fremont Police K-9 unit and, this year, by the Alameda County… Continue reading NILES DOG SHOW: HISTORY
My JAY: Memories Of A Loved Pooch
Jay Prakash: Black Standard Labradoodle: 2012 – 2024 It was love at first sight for us humans but not so much for the little fur bundle of black cotton fluff who proceeded to try and escape from eager, loving, excited hugs. Thankfully, within days, that anxious hesitation to enter into an unknown family soon… Continue reading My JAY: Memories Of A Loved Pooch
YOSEMITE in WINTER
Centuries ago, in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, giant monoliths were carved from receding glaciers towards the end of the Ice Age. The uplift, subsequent erosion and glacial retreat formed the magnificent natural wonder that is California’s Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is one of my favorite places to visit and winter is my best time… Continue reading YOSEMITE in WINTER
Filoli in Winter
LIGHTS, COLOR, GLAM! You can find it all at California’s Filoli Mansion and Gardens in the Bay Area city of Woodside. The estate was built for the family of the wealthy water and gold mining magnate, William Bowers Bourn II between 1915 and 1917. As you walk into this stately house, children and adults will… Continue reading Filoli in Winter
Christmas In The Park, San Jose, Drive-Thru
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK is a drive-thru light extravaganza put up by the non-profit organization CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Inc. Between November 27, 2023, to January 1, 2024, downtown San Jose, California, brings this festive show to the public at History Park. (Cocooned in the cozy comfort of my car, I took the pictures through… Continue reading Christmas In The Park, San Jose, Drive-Thru
2023World Dog Surfing Championships, Pacifica, Ca.
The World Dog Surfing Championships took place on August 5th this year. This is a fun activity for all involved – dogs and humans. The first Northern California’s World Dog Surfing Championships took place right here at the Linda Mar beach (Pacifica State Beach) in 2016. It has been held here ever since except in… Continue reading 2023World Dog Surfing Championships, Pacifica, Ca.
LINDA MAR (PACIFICA STATE BEACH)
Situated just off California’s Highway 1 is the picturesque and one of the most underrated beaches along the California’s coast – Linda Mar (Pacific State Beach). Just under an hour’s drive from the East Bay, we decided to escape the summer heat with Jay, our senior pooch, and mosey on over to Linda Mar. … Continue reading LINDA MAR (PACIFICA STATE BEACH)
PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK – Day Trip – WEST ENTRANCE
The trip to the Pinnacles National Park (PNP), California, has been a much-anticipated visit which finally came to fruition this weekend, May 20, 2023. The Pinnacle National Park caters to the varied interests of its global visitors. There is hiking, climbing, birdwatching, picnicking for those who just want to chill among nature, watching the… Continue reading PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK – Day Trip – WEST ENTRANCE
de Young Museum – Part 2.
Besides the permanent exhibits (some mentioned in my previous blog post), the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums host special exhibits, each for a limited time. Recently (our second rushed visit), Wjp and I decided to go to de Young since Ansel Adam‘s work was on exhibit. I am a fan of… Continue reading de Young Museum – Part 2.
de Young Museum – Part 1
Being someone who loves to be among nature and loves the natural world more than the human one, I can’t remember the last time I actually visited a museum. This year, wanting to change things up a bit, hubby and I decided to get a membership to de Young and Legion of Honor Museums, both… Continue reading de Young Museum – Part 1