2012 San Mateo, CA - Revisited

Back in 2012, I was given the good fortune of being assigned for training for our work in the USA. I was working in San Mateo, it's a not-so-often-heard place that I haven't heard from any Hollywood movie. It's located around 20 miles south of San Francisco. Unlike the crowded 'Frisco though, it's actually very peaceful and quiet. It is by far among the best surprises I ever had. The town is very upscale and folks are friendly. This is one of the few places that I'll definitely remember. 

I got a good chance to take evening walks and a nice camera at the time. Here are some of the pictures I've taken around town. There are a lot of parks here, this one in particular is in the residential area. 

Other than my long exposure shots, I also got a good chance to shoot the moon while testing my then-new lens, the Samyang 500mm f/8. It's a decent lens, to say the least.

The bulk of my shots are here in my old storage: PHOTOBUCKET

Until then, don't let getting lost scare you from going out to wander! :)

Our Home Away From Home

This cozy place is called Marriott Residence Inn. It's our home away from home. This album showcases some interesting spots in it. I think it's a homely and cozy place. It looks more like a compound than a hotel building. The rooms are complete and have generous spaces too. Uh, no, I won't have pictures of what my room looks like.

Unfortunately, we only lasted a week here. It wasn't all bad though. After this we went on to visit Music City- Nashville, Tennessee!

Until then, let's get lost and wander! ;)

Around California

We came here for work. I managed to somehow steal some snaps along the way especially outside work. I tend to forget my photographic side when at the office due to immense tasks we tackle day in and day out. This album has some shots I have taken outside the office, during the weekend before work, or on some nights after working.

By night time we went to this place called Red Ribbon-- I mean, Red Robin. They sure do how to make good food. Unlimited fries and a hefty serving of burger. It's about as American as it gets... 

How we spent Sunday Morning- Shopping! We went to buy some winter wear, in preparation for the weather in Nashville. Disappointingly, though, we weren't destined to frolic in the snow. At least not on this trip.

Random road trips. The boss went to pick up stuff that night in San Jose. Errand for him, Road trip for the rest of us. Nothing like seeing the random sights! Yes, even at night.

And just like that Sunday was over. On to the work week... Though we came to work relatively late on Monday (We still didn't have the proper access to the facility so we'd end up waiting at the doorstep until 8AM if we came in early.) the following days were a different story. Below is a picture I managed to snap going to work. The office facility was just over the bridge. Coming to work before sunrise meant cold morning walks, which I personally didn't mind.

Next up, We're going to have a glimpse of where we stayed. It wasn't really that high end, but I like the way it was set up. Until then, let's get lost and wander!