TRAVEL ( 7

                                               TRAVEL  (  7  ) 

                                        The Library which I mentioned about in the previous episode has a huge number of valuable books dealing with various topics, science  literature , phylosophy  ,medicine or  any other sphere of knowledge. One can spend his or her time usefully either reading one's topic of interest and liking , at the building itself or take them home if you desire after registering yourself as a member with proper documents.Cheenu  ,as a member brought some five or six books for my reading. .I understsnd that a lot of contributions have been done by our Indian greats like Saguru of  Isha Foundation and Many Swamijies who are acceptable  in this land as much as Christian priests,with a deep analysis of the Vedas , Upanishads and tha phylosophy behind them and who spread our own Hindu culture.Some of their works are prescribed in the Dept. of phylosophy of some of the leading Universities of US.I had good time with these books. during my stay there.

                     23-02-2020 being a Sunday , there was no school for  the children  but  they had weekly Tamil classes.Having finished breakfast we proceeded towards   the HILLDALE High School, one  of the top most HighSchools in this area.Aaraadhanaa used to have her weekly Tamil classes.in this school.Cand myself dropped her in the school and proceeded to the vicinity of  HALF MOON BAY  one of the important spots of   tourist attraction near Sanfrancisco.We drove up the hill  with a number of  attracrive buildings,adorning the top. Enjoying the site ,we glided down on the bending narrow road roads furthering HMB  .We could have a worthy sight of a vast expanse of water right at ten feet distance , that of the Pacific Ocean.Another five miles ride would have taken us to the intended spot, HMB.Fearing short of time , we returned ,with the intention of making it another day more leisurely.Even then we did not fail to enjoy the beauty of nature in all its variety. Inviting breeze,surrounding water hills around ,shady trees, well laid roads for smooth drive and ride and on the sky  a number of aircrafts hovering round with humming sound, ready to safeland at SFO aerodrome not far away.,at their respective tracks! Picking up Aaraadhanaa we rushed home .Harini was already waiting with my walker outside. Walker was handed over to us and in return we handed over the car to her( ! ) enabling her  to do her part of duty. 

                    C assisted me a bit for steadying myself and  on the safe platform I began to walk  outside the building which leads  you to the nearby bay , the banks of which are connected by a huge over bridge. We spent  some time time on the bank and returned home,

            Here, houses are structuredvand constructed  with wood only. No bricks and marter.Floors are matted/One has to be careful while using fire  and and water. Since the houses are wooden made ,the possibility fire accident is high unless one is careful.It is a common sight that fire engines ply on the road with alarm warnings  so that people are more alert at the time of any eventualities.Each flat in an apartment is fitted with a fire alarm bell. . The sound of the bell will indicate that  some  part of your Apartment is under the grip of fire. and you are supposed to run to safety preferably , coming out of the house using lift or stair case. It is somewhat difficult for people like us who have walking problem! People like us cannot  run for life.! We can only walk for life slowly! 

                           ( to  be  continued  )

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