FILOLI in SPRING & SUMMER

Nestled in Woodside, California, the Filoli Estate and Gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending old world historical charm with modern day grace and beauty.   In Spring and Summer, the floral and horticultural layout is an orchestra of sensual visuals that reaches a crescendo, as we make our way to… Continue reading FILOLI in SPRING & SUMMER

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

Mt. DIABLO – A SPRING DRIVE

Finally!  It’s spring 2023!  No rains forecasted in the near future.  Having been cooped up for a while due to the constant rain, as soon as the opportunity arose for a dry day, away my family went – up to the San Francisco Bay Area’s Mount Diablo for a day trip.     We entered through the… Continue reading Mt. DIABLO – A SPRING DRIVE