Peace and Joy to you, one and all, dear Take 25 to Hollister Readers!
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.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
The Cozy Cup Cafe
Owned by Chef Frank and Wendy Halayay, the Cozy Cup Cafe is a comfy place to eat where generous portions of delicious food is served with good cheer. You'll find it at 380 Fourth Street, conveniently located near the new California Superior Court of San Benito County and many of the San Benito County offices. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. For more info, call 831-637-3730.
Friday, April 18, 2014
El Camino Real Bell
This El Camino Real Bell stands in the front yard of the Native Daughters of the Golden West Adobe at 203 Fourth Street in San Juan Bautista. Cast from a mold of an original El Camino Real bell, it was dedicated in 2010, the year that "The Gold Dust Girls" of Parlor No. 179 celebrated its 100th anniversary.
El Camino Real was the foot path that the Spanish padres took between the California Missions, from San Diego to Sonoma. In the early 1900s, bells were erected every one to two miles to mark this historical route as well as to promote tourism in the state. By 1914, over 400 markers were placed.
To learn more about El Camino Real and its bells, check out these sites:
- How El Camino Real, California's "Royal Road" was Invented, by Nathan Masters
- El Camino Real, Wikipedia
- California Highways: El Camino Real
- California Bell Company
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Efficient and Convenient
It's only recently that I noticed that most, if not all, gas stations in town have some kind of shop where you can purchase snacks. That's good to know when you're in a hurry and hungry.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
What Does It Resemble to You?
Does anyone else see the resemblance of the lamp section of the lamp posts downtown to Marvin the Martian?
And, no, I wasn't drunk when I looked at the lamp post in front of the Veterans' Memorial Building on Sunday afternoon. But, I was under the influence of all that great music I had just heard, which was performed by the Watsonville Community Band.
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