Sulphur Creek Nature Center

At the Hayward Sulphur Creek Nature Center, a wildlife education and rehabilitation center

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Japanese Gardens in Hayward, CA

Relaxing, contemplating and enjoying a nice stroll at the Hayward Japanese Gardens.

Admiring the scenery, koi pond, turtles and the mini water fountain

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Sunol Water Temple

“The 1910 beaux arts landmark, built by our predecessor the Spring Valley Water Company, was designed by renowned architect Willis Polk and modeled after the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, Italy.”

Source:   http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=94

Calaveras Rd

Sweetie and I drove 15 miles from Calaveras Rd and Levin County Park in Milpitas to Sunol Regional Wilderness in Fremont.

Calaveras road is definitely a dangerous one-lane road; fun, but too risky.

Lake Temescal in Oakland, California

Walking around Lake Temescal in Oakland

Checking out the wild blackberries on the trail, the medium-sized waterfalls, the sandy beach area, the terraced rose garden and more

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Vasanoa Lake

Walking around the beautiful Vasanoa Lake in Los Gatos

No hurries, no worries

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Rock and Blues concert

At a Rock and Blues concert at the Niles Town Plaza

Listening to the sounds of the Allen Ace Vega Band and the Maxx Cabello Jr. Band

Hot August Niles Car Show

At the Hot August Niles, Fremont Car Show

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Crackin' Good Lobster

Crackin' good lobster
Rick and Sandi Arellano love their lobster at the 2ndAnnual Mission Crackpot Lobster Fest at Mission Coffee
~Fremont Bulletin, August 15, page 7; photos by James Sakane

Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, CA

Enjoying the view while walking around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley

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Devil's Slide Coastal Trail

In Pacifica, CA walking on the old Highway 1 route known as Devil's Slide

Enjoying the breathtaking coastal views.

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