That's Santa Ana Peak. Beautiful, isn't it? I caught it peeking above the mist this morning, as I was bicycling up Santa Ana Road. I can just imagine how even more gorgeous the sight must've been on Santa Ana Valley Road.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Peeking above the Mist
That's Santa Ana Peak. Beautiful, isn't it? I caught it peeking above the mist this morning, as I was bicycling up Santa Ana Road. I can just imagine how even more gorgeous the sight must've been on Santa Ana Valley Road.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Fun in the Sun
It's nearly time for the 2014 Hollister Street Festival and Car Show. Whooo-hooo! It's this Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 AM to 4 PM. So, mark it on your calendar if you haven't already. This annual free affair in historical downtown Hollister is organized by the Hollister Downtown Association.
San Benito Street will be closed between Fourth and South Streets, as well as Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Streets between San Benito and Monterey Streets. More than 150 vintage and new automobiles will be on display throughout the area. There will be a Kids Zone, a beer and wine garden, and two stages for bands and live entertainment, as well as various vendors and food booths lining the streets. The event will also feature an automotive swap meet.
For more details, check out this page at the Hollister Downtown Association website. And, if you'd like to see photos from last year's event, head over to this Take 25 to Hollister album on Facebook.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Summer Fun
The Wednesday's Farmers Market in downtown Hollister is great for people watching. I enjoyed listening to the band play as I watched these two boys work out a routine of walking in step, turn, run, then jump up and off a bench.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Friday, July 11, 2014
Pedaling Around Town
It's really nice to see the recent surge of people—young and old—pedaling bicycles from cruisers to ten speeds on the streets of Hollister.
When I was growing up in Hollister 500 years ago, kids on bicycles were all over the place. At least on my street, they were. The first time I pedaled a bicycle on my own, I felt a wonderful sense of fun, freedom, and independence. I still do.
If you're thinking about purchasing bicycles or looking for group bike rides in the countryside, check out Off the Chain Bikes, an independent bicycle shop owned by a very helpful Brian Lucas.
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