So, its been 1 Year+ since we arrived in the silicon valley, supposedly the best place to stay US - and why not - there is so much to do! Also, i noticed that I hadn't written anything in the last 1 year. So lets start with the highlights of the last year. We came with the agenda of seeing as much of US as we could and I think we have done a pretty good job of covering large parts of California and nearby regions, special events and experiences (hard to do in India).
Starting roughly in order, big and small:
Starting roughly in order, big and small:
- Golden Gate Bridge and state park
- Theme parks - California Great America Park
- Monterey, 17 mile Drive, Santa Cruz, Mystery Spot
- Muir Woods Redwoods forest
- Reno
- Lake Tahoe - Skiing - first experience for kids
- Sunnyvale - Shoreline Park evening walk
- Fremont - Lake Elizabeth - Picnic and hiking
- San Jose - Christmas in the park
- Santa Clara - Global Winterland
- Los Angeles - Walk of fame, Kodak theatre
- Anaheim - Disneyland
- San Diego - Sea world, Mission beach
- Las Vegas - Saw Le Reve The Dream show
- Del Valle - First camping experience with family
- Yosemite
- Napa Valley - Wine tasting and picnic
- Cherry Picking at Brentswood
- Lake Berryessa
- San Mateo- Maker Faire event
- San Francisco - Pier 39 and Twin Peaks
- Lime Kiln State Park - Big Sur Camping
- Lake Chabot State Park Oakland - Hiking
- Los Gatos Vasona Park - Barbeque and Picnic
- Backyard above ground pool - 15 feet wide - installed in the yard for summer!
