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Vaduz Castle, Liechtenstein

To start off this blog, here is the link of the video that I have made about the Vaduz Castle. If you prefer to watch than to read the history behind this historic site you can check it out. The country we will be visiting is Liechtenstein, one of the world’s smallest micro-states which lies in between Switzerland and Austria.… Read More Vaduz Castle, Liechtenstein

October 29, 2020July 29, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Lake Berryessa, California

Today is my birthday, so after eating some cakes and pancit at Deelow’s place, my mom, Deelow and Ta Gie with Ta Vans drove up to Lake Berryessa. We never thought that highway 128 would be so winding that most of my passengers got dizzy that by the time we reached the outskirts of the… Read More Lake Berryessa, California

June 22, 2020April 7, 2020 Gersh

Millerton Lake Park, California

Deelow insisted Pfeiffer State Park but we all woke up kind of late so I did some research of a close-by state park where dogs were allowed and find one, “Millerton Lake State Recreation Area.” Its about a 2-hour drive from us but since its the last day for an adventure with the dogs because… Read More Millerton Lake Park, California

January 2, 2020July 9, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Turlock Lake Park, California

Dad kept saying last night that we will be visiting a park to walk the dogs and a bit of walking ourselves. He first suggested Pacheco State Park but we later found out that pets are not allowed on trails so we looked for another spot and found Turlock Lake Recreation, State Park. So with… Read More Turlock Lake Park, California

December 28, 2019July 9, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Folsom Powerhouse, California

There were more places to see in the city of Folsom, and after leaving the Folsom Prison, we went back to the previous destination that we missed, the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park. We passed by the City Hall which was crowded because of the Family Day Fair, and while strolling the Natoma Street, we… Read More Folsom Powerhouse, California

October 5, 2019February 1, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Folsom State Prison, California

Another day and another adventure again, so with the parents and Sam we drove to another park. On the way, we got hungry and stopped by an Ihop near the 99 freeway and had some delicious pancakes and omelets. After that, we continued on following the freeway and exiting in Elk Grove and following the… Read More Folsom State Prison, California

October 5, 2019January 15, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Alum Rock Park, California

Its been awhile since my last adventure and another walk with nature and history wouldn’t be so bad. So with the perfect timing, no rain and the weekend I finally decided to head on to Alum Rock Park with my Mom who came to visit. Alum Rock was established in 1872 and considered the oldest… Read More Alum Rock Park, California

January 19, 2019December 26, 2019 GershLeave a comment

San Barnabas Church, Venice

We passed through the Venetian rivers and saw other more interesting buildings which we would unfortunately have to skip. After five to six stops from the Piazza San Marco we finally descended the boat bus at San Toma station. From there we followed my phone’s GPS and we passed by several small bridges and to… Read More San Barnabas Church, Venice

July 14, 2018July 1, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Mussels Hunting, California

Today was another adventure, and a little bit different. I usually explore something historical but today we will go through my Marine Biologist skills. We’ve been planning this trip for several weeks now and we always failed to due to the rain and the low tide schedules. But now we finally made it to Bodega… Read More Mussels Hunting, California

May 5, 2018July 1, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Glen Canyon Dam, Arizona

After our breakfast in our favorite diner Denny’s, we drove to the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook. I wasn’t sure what to find there but once we parked and walked down to the rails to the overlook Dad and Sam went to their separate ways hiking around the red rocks of the canyon while my Mom… Read More Glen Canyon Dam, Arizona

February 17, 2018September 8, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Hetch Hetchy, California

Visiting Hetch Hetchy has been on my list for some time now. Since I did a little research about the lost valley, sunken underneath a reservoir. Also, my coworker, Kevin has been talking about it since I first mention it to him. It was New Year’s Eve, my parents and Sam (Ollie) decided we should go… Read More Hetch Hetchy, California

December 31, 2017December 26, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Colton Hall, California

After visiting the Monterey Base and the exchange, we went back to the hall we passed by earlier. We parked at the front and we were lucky there were still some spots left. Deelow and I have visited the place before in 2009, but we did not explore the building itself. So with Deelow, our… Read More Colton Hall, California

December 22, 2017March 22, 2019 Gersh2 Comments

Indian Grinding Rock, California

After enjoying our lunch at the Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, we headed out to our next destination. It was a bit disappointing that we didn’t get to eat the lobsters at the buffet but we were already full and that was all that matters. Along with my parents, Aunt Gie and Sam, we drove… Read More Indian Grinding Rock, California

August 12, 2017December 8, 2017 GershLeave a comment

Kennedy and Argonaut Gold Mines, California

A new day for a new adventure, me, my parents, Ta Gie and Sam went for another trop in the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Traveling Northwards from I-5 we exit to freeway 4 and to 99 North, we have finally left the freeway by exiting 88 to Jackson. We were greeted by vineyards and… Read More Kennedy and Argonaut Gold Mines, California

August 11, 2017March 4, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Fort Churchill Park, Nevada

My parents and I went up early for a new adventure. Deelow with the three dogs and I drove the van up to I-5 to I-80 heading east to the Sierra Nevada. We stopped at a rest area before Donner Pass and they used the toilets. Deelow and I walked the dogs around. The dogs… Read More Fort Churchill Park, Nevada

July 20, 2017January 12, 2020 GershLeave a comment

Donner Memorial State Park, California

It was the weekend again, the time when my family and I like to go out and explore. I’ve always been intrigued by the tragic party who ventured into the frontier to head west for a better life. Their story was inspired by the horror movie, “Ravenous,” and if you have a free time, you… Read More Donner Memorial State Park, California

July 15, 2017December 8, 2017 GershLeave a comment

Jelly Belly Factory, California

A slow pacing days before the 4th of July I decided to take my Mom, Aunt Gie and Sam to the jellybean factory at Fairfield, the Jelly Belly. Its almost two hours away and the freeway was busy with traffic and I was lost for a little bit but it was easy to find. Your… Read More Jelly Belly Factory, California

July 2, 2017April 22, 2018 GershLeave a comment

South Padre Island, Texas

After going around the city of Port Isabel, and eating to our heart’s delight we continued our journey on. The summer heat of the Texas weather was getting into us and the beautiful scenery of the water was tempting. So after finishing all the historical sites in Port Isabel we have crossed the long bridge… Read More South Padre Island, Texas

August 3, 2014November 24, 2017 GershLeave a comment

Willis (Sears) Tower, Illinois

For our final stop in this bustling city, we headed on to one of the city’s famous attractions the Willis (Sears) Tower. It wasn’t hard to find the location because the iconic black tower was so high you could see it from the distance. Upon arriving I took a picture of my parents by signage… Read More Willis (Sears) Tower, Illinois

May 24, 2014November 1, 2019 GershLeave a comment

Space Needle, Washington

After getting ready, we went out in the early winter morning. It was cold that we were wearing different layers of clothing. Sam was having her tantrum so she stayed close to Dad while the rest of us tried to enjoy our walk. We walked along 3rd Avenue North and reached the grounds of the… Read More Space Needle, Washington

January 4, 2014April 22, 2018 GershLeave a comment

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