Monday, December 3, 2018

Louvre Museum

Visiting the majestic Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum.
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In Paris, the "city of love"

In Paris, the "city of love"
Exploring the neighborhood around the 81-story Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champ de Mars, and Place de la Concorde.
Walking down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. The Avenue des Champs is 1.2 mi long and 230 ft. wide
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

On a tour of the San Francisco Giants ballpark

On a tour of the San Francisco Giants ballpark.

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At AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants


At AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
On a tour of the ballpark, I’m visiting the dugout, the Visitors' Clubhouse, field, warm up track, batting cage, the Tony Bennett luxury suite and more. I’m also enjoying the breathtaking Bay views from the park.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Newark Toastmasters Club Select Distinguished 2017-2018


The Newark Toastmasters Club received the 2017-2018 Select Distinguished Club award.
I was honored to have served as President of this distinguished club.


2017-2018 Officers:
l-r  Xuejian Li: PR , Bill Fitts: Treasurer, Ghan Das: Sergeant-at-arms; Maliha Qazan: membership; Vicky Austin: Education (6 mos); Rick Arellano: President; Meredith White: Education (6 mos)





Thursday, October 12, 2017

The world’s driest desert

Tough riding In the Peruvian southern region desert, the world’s driest desert





Exploring Arequipa, Peru ‘The White City'

Arequipa is known for its glistening white buildings made from sillar, a white volcanic rock. Arequipa is the birthplace of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Nobel Prize winner in Literature 








Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Towering, majestic volcanoes in Arequipa, Peru

Enjoying great views of mountains and towering, majestic volcanoes (elevation: 19,000-21,000 feet) in Arequipa, Peru; the views are one of the best memories we‘ve had of Peru.






Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Newark Days Community Information Fair

At the Newark Days Community Information Fair
Volunteering at the booths of the Newark Toastmasters and the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge






Photo:winner in the category of Built Environment

The city of Newark Recreation and Community Services selected my photo “The Original St. Edwards Catholic Church built in 1880” as the winner in the category of Built Environment.
My winning photo will be displayed at the City of Newark Silliman Activity Center, announced as winner in the upcoming City of Newark Winter/Spring Activity Guide as well as on the City of Newark website.
I’m humbly honored.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 3 of 3

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 3 of 3 Enjoy the video (7:13)

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 2

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 2 Enjoy the video (5:48)

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 1

Newark CA Days Parade 2017 Part 1 Enjoy the video (5:12)

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Celebrating the City of Newark’s 62nd birthday

Celebrating the City of Newark’s 62nd birthday
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