“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Yves Cousteau Many happy moments of my life have been spent at the seaside. The sea has also soothed me when things haven’t been easy, and it has never failed to give me inner peace when I have needed […]
Winter
Huntington Gardens
On of my favorite gardens in California are the Huntington Botanical Gardens. The 120 acres feature 16 themed gardens and there is always something blooming. I can visit many times, and each time I’ll discover something new and enjoy the parts that I have fond memories of. This time, various camellias around the gardens, the […]
California Missions
The Spanish missions are part of California’s rich history. Before California became the 31st state in 1850, it was first colonized by the Spanish (1769 – 1821) and then became a part of Mexico (1821 – 1848). The 21 missions built between 1769 and 1833, were founded by Spanish Franciscan priests to try and convert […]
Postcard from San Francisco
San Francisco is a city which holds a certain fascination for many. It’s a vibrant city with several ethnic neighborhoods (I have fond memories of having Dim Sum in Chinatown on the weekends), many museums, a long history of being a LGBTQ-friendly city, plenty of sports options, famous bridges and much more. We spent the […]
Early Morning
Early this morning, I looked out the window and saw fog and rays of sun. Although I knew I was about 15-20 min too late, I grabbed my camera and headed out. The last few days were rainy and very stormy, and I was in need of some sun knowing the rain would be back […]
Sellamatt Cross-Country Skiing
Every year, a group of my colleagues and I head to the mountains for a weekend of winter fun. The past two years we were in Splügen, and this year we were in Wildhaus. Two years ago I went snowshoeing up at Sellamatt and was keen to return with my skis to follow the cross-country […]