myexperiences

  A drive with friends to a place called Twin Lakes (located in Bridgeport, CA), ~300 miles away from the Bay Area was a pleasant and relaxing venture I was able to get into after a long time. This trip was both enjoyable and filled with few lack luster moments. I had the company of many great friends but missed my wife’s and daughter’s during the entire trip. We stayed in a cabin named Twin Lakes resort that is a stone’s throw away from the beautiful and serene lake. Twin lakes is a combination of two lakes that are separated by a small patch of rocks. This beautiful lake is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada’s unmistakable and wonderful mountains on all the sides. During our visit we got to see the snow capped mountains which will slowly turn into a snow blanketed region in a month’s time. I took time to enjoy the scenic views of this lake by running, walking and meditating in the surroundings. I also spent time to listen to the sounds of the waves that the water in the lake made accomp

It's been a long time and especially after a great sabbatical from a pleasant experience of taking pictures, I was able to adventure and drive up to the North side of California all the way on 1 North and it was a fantabulous experience. A drive to Point Arena was very relaxing. It was about 3.5 hrs away from the East Bay and was pretty much in the country side of the state. Great part was the plenty of vista points and many places to just chill & relax. Though the entire stretch is meant to be a great place for whale watching, I couldn't get too see any due to the foggy weather when I reached Point Arena. On the way to Point Arena I learnt that this place is very inaccessible to grocery stores and emergency services. So, one needs to be well equipped for any emergencies for their trip to toss part of the state. Here are few beautiful pictures I got to take on the way to Point Arena, As I drove further to Point Arena - a 150 year old Ligh