Temple Visit - Melakadambur - Sivan Kovil - 10 Aug 2016

Melakadambur temple was built by Kulothunga  Chola 1 (Later Cholas). The chariot driven architecture is a Chola standard. This temple and place come in Ponniyin Selvan novel. The dancing Shiva form is different and amazing. About 30 kms from Jayankondam.

Temple Visit - Eyyalur Kovil - 10 Aug 2016

A temple on the banks of Kollidam river (distributary of Kaveri). 

Temple Visit - Jayankondam - Azhagar Koil - 10 Aug 2016

Documenting my temple visits during India trip in Aug 2016. 

Below one is a oor kaval dheivam - Azhagar Kovil. 14 Kms from Jayankondam. 

Got to smell a nannari ver (root) - with which they make a sarbat (drink). 

Hike in Redondo Beach - 31 Jul 2016

Hike in Redondo Beach from Perry's Cafe to Redondo Pier

4 miles

31 July 2016

Hike to San Jacinto Mountain (Idylwild) - Deer Spring Trail - Suicide Rock - 30 July 2016

Hike to San Jacinto Mountain (Idylwild) - Deer Spring Trail - Suicide Rock

6.7 Miles

approx 2000 feet elevation climb

30 Jul 2016

Hike to Big Sur - Pfeiffer falls, McWay falls, Limekiln Bridge and Tunnel - 24 Jul 2016

Hike to Pfeiffer falls (in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park)
2 miles.
Redwood trees and falls view. Valley view trail.

Hike to McWay falls (in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park).
0.25 miles.

Hike to Limekiln Bridge and Tunnel
0.5 mile.

Hike to Andrew Molera State Park - 23 Jul 2016

Panorama view trail.

4 miles overall.

23 Jul 2016