It’s a treat on Saturdays when I head into San Francisco and…
Tcho Chocolate — a San Francisco Company
I see evidence of Tcho Chocolate‘s goodness all the time around North…
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum — a Surprise in San Jose
To begin with (and prevent confusion), there are three names/places that should…
San Francisco’s Lunar Parade — It’s a Visual Treat
San Francisco has the world’s largest Chinese population outside of Asia and…
Alum Rock Park – California’s Oldest Municipal Park
Alum Rock is another park full of lost things, crumbling structures, stone…
Artie the Valentine
California is in the midst of a drought that has no end…
Santa Clara Depot — a Model Train Geek’s Dream
The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History (a.k.a. the Santa Clara Depot)…
Hacienda Cemetery — a Cemetery with Strange Stories
While Hildalgo Cemetery is devoid of bodies, Hacienda Cemetery is not. This…
SFO Terminal 3 Makeover
It’s not often that I write about airports… to me they are…
Hidalgo Cemetery — a Cemetery with No Bodies
Part 1: Almaden Quicksilver Park Part 2: Spanishtown and English Camp Hidalgo…
Spanishtown and English Camp — Remains of a Mining Community
Part 1: Almaden Quicksilver Park I mentioned in my last post about…
Almaden Quicksilver Park – California’s Mercury Mine
The drive to the Almaden Quicksilver Park is breathtaking… but nothing compared…