Lighting earthen lamps is an essential part of the festival Diwali (also known in South India as Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. My childhood memories of this grand festival involve getting up in the wee hours of dawn when all was quiet and pitch dark outside, massaging oil into my […]
Photo Essay: Fall colors in Oregon
My favorite time of the year is here. Lovely autumn! Leaves and entire trees are turning red, orange, yellow and all shades in between. Although the East Coast is best known for its spectacular show of Fall colors, the West Coast is not far behind. Driving a few hours north from the Bay Area through lush […]
Photo Essay: Oceanside beach trail hike in Pacifica California
There are so many lesser known places in our own backyard, as beautiful and scenic as well known destinations. But one has to actively seek out such places and go off the beaten path. Then you will be rewarded with vistas of black sand beaches, vast stretches of ocean, cliffs and bluffs, and nobody around except […]