Winchester Mystery House, 7/13/12 and SF MOMA, 7/14/12

I was happy I was able to be in San Jose for my sister's birthday. One of her wishes was to visit this Winchester Mystery House. 

We were not allowed to take pictures inside - actually I am glad because you would not understand it. You really have to go on the tour. My sister and I also took the behind the scene tour. No regrets.

 Victorian Architecture

The next day, I was back on Caltrain to return to San Francisco. Jon met me at the station and we went to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art also known as SF MOMA. 

I have been so fortunate, today was Cindy Sherman's first day of her exhibit for the public. Notice the banners - these are pictures of her. She took photography to a different level.

 Here is picture I took from the internet to show the outside of the museum.

 Here is the inside.

This was really cool. The dark image are boxers moving - you have to be there to enjoy it.

I took this from this open area, I wanted to share the different architecture. My wide angle created this warp affect.

 This painting in front of Jon is by Sigmar Polke.

by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

by Robert Indiana, "Love" 1973.

Casey, Jon and I had dinner at their favorite Korean restaurant in their area, Muguboka. It certainly warmed us up and it was yummy. Thanks Casey and Jon for a wonderful time in San Francisco!!!

Monterey Bay Aquarium, 7/12/12

I went to San Jose via Caltrain. My high school friends live there and off we went down to Monterey.

 Luckily we overheard feeding for this large tank was going to happen. We got there just in time.

 Puffins

 Fluorescent jellies

Why are my friends laughing? I wanted to take their picture but I also wanted to include those 60 oz. drinks.

OMG, barrels of taffy in this candy store.

 This aquarium is humungous so after lunch we went back.

 Brace yourself, this octopus was incredibly large.

 African Blackfooted Penguins…38 seconds of fame.

They fly through the sea.

There was lots of marine life but we finally had to leave. Next stop, Carmel. 

Okay, when I see beautiful flowers, I enjoy making pictures of them.

Carmel is known for its quainteness. Robin's Jewelry was just that. Got a "cuff" bracelet in sterling silver and peruvian opal and Keeza spent time fixing the bracelet to fit me. She even engraved my name  and Carmel 2012 on the inside. So special!