Monday, September 8, 2014

Travel notes from USA (with photos)

A month ago I returned from a highly eventful trip to USA.



Above photo was taken at 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino aka Apple Headquarters, by far the most beautiful workplace I've ever been to. Simple, exuberant, full of happy vibrations. Just like the products Steve Jobs created. My friend works at Facebook HQ, Menlo Park and he showed me the office which was magnificent. This was followed by a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

I happened to visit Universal Studios in Los Angeles along with various shopping complexes in that area. I also visited J Krishnamurti center in Ojai, CA.

I spent considerable time in the Washington DC area. I visited The White House, Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, and Abraham Lincoln Memorial. Initially I stayed at National Harbour, MD which is place for relaxation with family and on one night undertook a cruise on Potomac river that was picturesque. My last few days were at Fairfax Station, VA and one must-visit attraction that I went to was Luray Caverns.

I was blessed to have some great hosts who took utmost care to ensure my visit went smooth. God is grateful to have made all this possible. :)

Special Thanks:
Dr. Baldev Rai uncle and Dr. Inderjit Singh uncle along with their respective families for the unforgettable hospitality.
My friend Mr. Siddharth Manuja for introducing me to Mr. Arthur Menzes who graciously showed us the Facebook office.
Dr. Arjun Suri for photography lessons.
Dr. Rishi Kumar Arya pitashri for doing what he is doing in the field of healthcare and his wife Dr. Vibha Arya matashri for playing a prominent role in his life.
Friends of Dr. Rishi K Arya pitashri for meeting us in USA and ensuring we had a memorable time.
Dr. Vikrant Bhardwaj jijaji for accompanying us from India along with Richa didiji and Daksh bhanjashri.
Mr. Puneet Arya bhaiyaji for coming to meet us from New York with Poonam bhabhiji and Atharv bhatijashri.
Mr. Faridoon Shahryar ji for encouraging me to do a write-up on my experience and share it with the world including you, dear reader. :)

Photos:
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Newport Beach, CA

Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA

Potomac River, Washington DC

Plates of famous US presidents, DC

Fairfax Station, VA

The road to Ojai, CA

Los Angles, CA


Universal Studios, Los Angles, CA










1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA

5-6 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA

Mountain View, CA

Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA

San Francisco, CA


Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA

Fairfax Station, VA to Washington DC

National Harbor, MD

Washington DC


Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, MD


Pentagon Memorial, DC

Washington DC




Smithsonian Air and Space museum, DC









National Harbor, MD





Somewhere in MD

Washington DC




Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Corn factory, VA

Washington DC Railway Station


Pentagon, DC

An unidentified VIP being escorted to the White House

Washington Monument



American History Museum, DC


Near Washington Monument




American Indian museum


Lincoln Memorial, DC


Capitol Building, Washington DC