Halloween decorations around Hollister are quite chilling for chickens like me. Bwak, bwak, bwak. Be safe and enjoy your All Hallow's Eve!
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.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Halloween Fun
Halloween decorations around Hollister are quite chilling for chickens like me. Bwak, bwak, bwak. Be safe and enjoy your All Hallow's Eve!
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Welcome to San Juan Bautista
Jill Pagaran, Volunteer at the San Juan Bautista Welcome Center |
The Mission San Juan Bautista and the San Juan Bautista Historic State Park are probably the top historic sites that visitors check out, which can be a full day adventure in itself. You may need and want to come back another day to check out other things that San Juan offers: historic walks. . .trails to hike. . .places to bike. . .back roads to drive. . .thrift, antique, and boutique shops. . .art galleries. . .El Teatro Campesiño performances. . .a variety of eating and drinking establishments. . .wine tasting. . . events (such as the annual BBQ cook off, antique fair, Ghost Walk, and Holiday Bonfire). . .and much, much more.
To get your bearings and learn about events while you're visiting, check out the San Juan Bautista Welcome Center inside the San Juan Bakery at 319 Third Street (the main street) during business hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers man the desk Friday through Sunday, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
October—Full of Wandering and Wondering
My appreciation to San Juan Bakery, in San Juan Bautista, for reminding me about the joy and wonder of October. The Husband and I have had lots of fun adventures in, around, and out of Hollister this month. Who knows what these next three October days shall bring.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Dia de los Muertos with El Teatro Campesiño
This weekend, El Teatro Campesiño will start off its 50th year with its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in San Juan Bautista. Through dance, music, art, and altar offerings, the locally-based, renowned theater company will honor and remember the dearly departed. The event will begin on Friday, October 29 and go through Sunday, November 1.
Joining in the celebration is the Esperanza del Valle Folkloric Dance Troupe, which will perform throughout the weekend at the Playhouse on 705 4th Street.
- Friday, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
El Teatro will also have traditional and artistic altars on display at the Playhouse. The public can view the altars, for free, during these hours:
- Friday, 7:00 p.m. with Altar Blessing and Danza at 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. with a closing Danza Blessing
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Eyes Playing Tricks
Does that dark shape on the right hand side of the photo look like a dog, boar, or some other kind of animal to you?
I took this photo on Bolsa Road (aka Highway 25) as the Husband and I were driving home to Hollister. Perhaps the "creature" only runs along Briggs Road at sunset.
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