Sunflower charred in Southern California heat

Record high temperatures in Southern California almost burnt the sunflower plant

Solmar resort in Cabo San Lucas

Solmar experience:

Nice suite room

One bedroom with king size bed.

Bathroom had jacuzzi inside.

Another sitting  room with sofa that turns into bed at night. But not very comfortable in sleeping.

Sitting room has a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator etc (see picture)

All inclusive package:

Green bracelet: At the time of check in they tie a plastic bracelet around your wrist. This is an identification to the staff that you are an all inclusive guest.

3 restaurants viz sushi bar, Tejaban and El Trebol.

• Very limited vegetarian choices
• Evening buffet with a variety of different food including chicken, fish, beef, pork etc.
• Unlimited drinks including local beer, cocktails.

Pool side sitting overlooks the Pacific Ocean

• You are restricted to the restaurants of Solmar only, meaning: You cannot eat food in palaya grande, nor grand solmar.  If you wish to eat over there, then you have to pay the regular price, but being a solmar resident, you are entitled to 25% discount.
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• Since Solmar overlooks the Pacific Ocean, in the evening while sitting by the pool, you can see the sun setting.  (No need to take the special sunset tour).

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Ragged point at big sur California

Ragged point at big sur California

Tennis courts at Hearst castle, California

Tennis courts at Hearst castle, California

Fireworks in Manhattan beach California

Naresh Solanki for Cerritos City coucil

Toshiba classic Golf

Players Putting at Toshiba Classic Golf tournament  in Newport Beach country club in California

Lord Ganesha carving in Swaminarayan temple

Entrance to Malibu Temple in California

Entrance to Malibu Temple in California

Recipe for Sugarless Oatmeal raisin cookies

Sugarless Oatmeal raisin cookies...
	3 bananas 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup margarine, melted 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup skim milk Preheat oven to 350. Mix together all ingredients in a bowl. Mix really well. Let stand about 5 minutes, until oats become wet. Heap teaspoons with dough and drop dough onto greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies.

An architecture that captures generations of spirituality and history.

The Swaminarayan temple in Chino Hills, California is a place worth visiting.

The architecture of the temple is par excellence. Guided by the ancient scriptures, the architecture captures generations of spirituality and history.

It is constructed with a combination of Indian pink stone and Italian marble. It has:
    2 domes
    5 pinnacles
    4 balconies
    122 pillars
    129 archways.

Each piece of stone is intricately hand carved.


Earthquake safe:

The temple utilizes cutting edge seismic technology to protect itself from earthquakes. The technology, known as base isolation systems, consisting of steel plates stacked together with viscous liquid to allow for lateral movements in the event of an earthquake. The temple is supported by 40 isolators, which allow the upper portion of the temple to remain separate from the lower structure.