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Hello All, I'm back after a few months of continuous work, both personal and official. Missed writing my articles , hope to continue my blog regularly from now on !!!  We recently again been to few places for a vacation in the beautiful Golden state of California 🌁 with plenty of sunshine 🌞, easy access to the beaches 🥽 and delicious food 😋.. One of our visit was to the Fort Point, a National Historic Site (NHS), located on the south side of the Golden Gate bridge which was once a strategic importance place in securing San Francisco from any attack by foreign countries. Fort Point became a US historic site in 1970. It's a well-preserved old fort and, surprisingly, not crowded.  An interesting experience just right under the Golden Gate Bridge. The admission to the fort is free to visit with either a self-guided or docent to lead the tour. Small history -  Fort Point underwent many uses over the years since its construction - ...

More than a decade ago, me along with my then toddler took a tour @ Jelly Belly Bean Factory in Fairfield.  I was looking at my previous photo albums and it showed we went to Jelly Belly Factory on a particular Sunday since it was date/time stamped on the photos.  I remember it was intriguing but since the factory was closed, we didn't get to see the employees working or the machines in action. Instead we got a walking narrated tour around which gave us the history, production, future and sometimes tons of fun facts & information of the company. It was fun & satisfying tour. This was the best place for kids to hangout for at least 3 to 4 hrs. minimum. After the narrated tour we were given free sample thank you bag for visiting. There was a gift/candy Store which had lots of colorful, yummy & weird flavorful Jelly Beans, souvenirs, school accessories, gift cards, hats, wearable clothing etc.  Before going to this factory, I never heard of the Belly ...

Coit Tower was on my list since I read about it in my Son's History book long time ago in regarding the murals drawn on the interior walls depicting labor and California life during the Great Depression and seen the tower in some Hollywood movies. And am glad I visited this place many years ago. So far I visited just once. The murals and paintings on the walls are stunning , be sure to walk through and check them  before you take your ride in the elevator. Coit Tower, a slim and graceful white concrete monument rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike.  It has an observation deck, tickets can be purchased for the deck in the gift shop near the elevator, provides 360-degree views of the San Francisco city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Once you purchase your ticket you wait in line for elevator in the lobby which is filled with fresco murals. After you exit the elevator, there are around 30 to 40 more s...

Golden Gate Bridge , a Historical Landmark with a beautiful view of Pacific Ocean, Angel Island and Alcatraz Island. Golden Gate is an iconic to San Francisco so you definitely have to stop to admire it at least once if  you are staying in US or visiting to California ( from another country) for vacation.  I heard so much about this bridge since my schooling/ college days in India, saw it on TV and Hollywood movies but coming to California and seeing it every time with your eyes you still get awestruck. The view never gets old, believe me, I've been over this bridge many times in my lifetime via car and have walked on it too (too many times to count). The bridge is only 1.7 miles long, but there are lot of people here to walk or visit this iconic structure. On the east side of the bridge are paths for the pedestrians while the west side of the bridge are for the bicyclists. I would definitely recommend heading out on a weekday for a run, hi...

Who doesn't love Chocolates? 🤩🍫 Since childhood, I had a sweet-tooth. I loved eating chocolates in India, My parents would get me chocolates regularly and coming to US especially California excited me to experience my all time favorite Ghirardelli. I frequently visit Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco which is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants.   Domenico Ghirardelli (founder), an Italian chocolatier in 1893 purchased the entire city block in order to make it into the headquarters of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company division of Swiss confectioner Lindt. I would always buy collection of Chocolate bars, goodies,  boxes and baskets  from the  Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop  as gift to family and friends  before going to India for summer or winter holidays. ✈ My  favorite chocolates  flavors are  Milk & Caramel, Dark & Raspberry and Intense Dark 72% Cacao. There is another place in that building which is G hirardelli ...