Tag Archives: summer

Coronavirus and California

Posted on August 3, 2020 by

Knowing most cancelled their Summer vacation request due to Coronavirus outbreak, my boss actually asked me, “Just to confirm, are you still taking a vacation request?” My answer was a 100% sure, “Yes, I am.” Like most Californian’s, I simply … Continue reading →

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Giant Lily of the Nile Superblooms in Summer

Posted on July 29, 2020 by

I thought I’ll never see it again, but there is was, patches of gigantic Lily of the Nile superblooms in mid Summer. I saw these rare superblooms few years ago at the peak of Spring when superblooms were magically sprouting … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland Before Coronavirus

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

Don’t know when we can go back safely to the most amazing place on Earth, Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, Anaheim but I was able to capture the adventure in my iPhone from our last February 2020 trip just before the … Continue reading →

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Hiking Happiness At Montara

Posted on July 11, 2020 by

Whether by the beach or overlooking from its mountains, Montara is our happy place. So, today I hope to give you the same happiness it gave me by taking you there on a hike. Happiness means more when we work … Continue reading →

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Shark’s Fin Above Wildflowers

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

You don’t have to buy me things. Your love is more than enough. You don’t have to give me flowers. The excitement when you took me outdoors to see the wildflowers still has my heart racing. You don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Is Winning

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Fauci on his testimony said, “I still think there is a reasonably good chance that by the very beginning of 2021, that if we’re going to have a vaccine, that we will have it by then.” Between now and 2021, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Big Sur Happened

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

What would we do when all we have is now? Do we wait for amazing to happen ? Or we make amazing happen? Wednesday, we woke up late but the day was too beautiful to waste. So we hurriedly had … Continue reading →

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San Francisco After The Lockdown

Posted on June 17, 2020 by

It wasn’t the San Francisco we remembered. It’s new. It’s changed. It looks sad but also hopeful at the same time. We stayed for a few minutes waiting for it to inspire our hearts to dream again. Before we left, … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Second Surge Hits Summer

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

It’s Summer. We’re on the move. So is Coronavirus. Exceeding 20,000 COVID-19 new cases per day, America will witness a Summer it has never seen before as increasing new cases emerges in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North … Continue reading →

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Join Me In Summer Paradise

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

Today, let me take you to my happiest Summer paradise. First, let me take to your very own sanctuary with an ocean view. Go ahead, unpack, unwind, relax, toss all the worries and excess baggage behind Swim time into the … Continue reading →

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Summer In London

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

Colors of Summer in London Our Summer adventure begins at Trafalgar Square. Now, pick a coin inside your pocket. Close your eyes, make a wish and toss the coin. Time to stretch those legs and climb the Nelson’s Column. I promise … Continue reading →

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Caladesi Island Summer

Posted on July 13, 2014 by

An unspoiled gem in Florida’s Emerald Coast, Caladesi takes you to a world where dream top beaches are made of. Today, we travel to a hidden paradise. Our adventure begins with a ferry ride from Honeymoon Island State Park. From the mainland, … Continue reading →

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