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Yes, finally graduated and was ready for something other than the mundane life. Needed to travel very badly. Considering the fact that i had graduated recently and was now in the job hunt mode, A reallocation to the silicon valley seemed to be the logical choice. After lot of thinking, which lasted for one phone call, i decided to move to California. But reallocation to California is not what this post is about. This post is about the journey to California. Some of the perks of getting an internship in big companies is that they take care of your reallocation charges. A friend of mine had got into one such company and he wanted to drive to California. So things fell into place and there we were, on our way to California in a 2003 Toyota corolla.
   Left Arlington, Texas on 05/21/2009 and headed to El paso, Texas. We decided to drive about 400 miles a day which makes each of us to drive about 200 miles and for 4 hrs.

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I was always fond of photography.
But this photo took 9 years to make it.



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PS: I finished my masters today :)

Yeah Vegas Baby, I think this is the only tourist place in US which is not hyped. Vegas is what vegas is, a place to loose yourself. The light the glitter the sound and the night. Everything about vegas is extravagant. Unfortunately i did not go to vegas for chilling out. I was there for a career fair, Not having a job before you graduate make such visit filled with tension. Nevertheless vegas is still one heck of a place. Vegas is all about SHOWS. Nothing much i will say. Some photos as usual.

Oh and the Show The phantom of opera was just superb.
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Hampi was the capital of vijayanagar empire. A lot more information about hampi can be got here http://www.hampi.in/.
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In many ways, the Media is more successful in spreading terror than the terrorists themselves. I ask everyone not to overreact.

Baseball Game in USA is more of a show than a game. I found it much amusing that a game can be turned into a show. I felt it was more like a game show.
I kind of enjoyed it in the beginning but it became boring towards the end. Oh and yes Texas Rangers won the game.
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Sometimes, Being in the right place at the right time is all that matters.


PS: Books are heavier that you think they do.

Was uploading some photos to the web and found this photo taken from my cell phone( sony erricson T610).
This photo reminds of a wonderful trip.
this one photo brings back an entire day into memory.

One of the best national park i have ever seen. not that i have seen a lot of national parks, but was fortunate enough to see some beautiful ones like this.

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Toy donations needed.
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Sausalito is just across the golden gate bridge. after a walk across the golden gate bridge(yes i walk across the golden gate bridge), I was pleasantly surprised by the calm and beautiful place. it is very scenic and relaxing. a prefect place to sit beside the shore . thanks to rudugudu for the location tip.


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One of the most beautiful cities i have visited.
I especially like the pier. the people are friendly, the weather is awesome. some of the places are hyped a lot (read as Lombard street) but others are worth the visit.

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Rock climbing. Initially, at level 5.6, it looks easy. After one hour level 5.7 looks impossible.

ATV is little tough to drive initially but as you get the hang of it, it is fun.

Photography by joshmachine

I think this is the best place for an entrepreneur. one of the best universities is just around the corner. and the palo alto downtown is bubbling with excitement. my first visit to university ave was to the apple store. I felt like this is the place where i would like to work.

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My first beach visit in USA.
I have realized that Americans love beaches. I think being in California develops a love towards beach. there are lot of activities going on in beaches. One we tried was ATV. I must say, this was one of the things you have to try to experience it. it is just wonderful.

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California is a wonderful place. The weather reminded me of Bangalore. santa cruz is a place where you can go for a long drive knowing that at the end of the drive you will be pleasantly welcomed with a wonderful beach. On the way to santa cruz we stopped at mystery point. this place is filled with sort of visual illusions. One can realize how marketing can turn a good for nothing place to a tourist spot. All in a this mystery spot is a once and only once in a lifetime visit.

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Taare zameen par is a must watch.
by far the best movie in this year.

UPDATE
the movies makes it to the IMDB TOP 250

UPDATE 2
It is no longer in the TOP 250.