Namaste!

We had a lovely trip to London. Arriving on July 14th and leaving on 21st. We were staying at the heart of the city called Covent Garden and Soho. London is brilliant. It is so lively and vibrant. But unbelievably expensive. Cost of food is almost double in compare to what we pay in the States. But the good news is that the museums were mostly free! The weather was nice but people were complaining that they haven’t had a nice and warm summer. We almost covered all the neighborhoods, from the West End to the City, South bank, Hyde park, Camden and Hampstead. I can’t say how much I adore this city. I can easily move there! … working on Mammad!!!

Akebono Cherry is famous for its annual blossom display at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC.

On March 29, 2008 at 8 p.m., join millions of people around the world in making a statement about climate change by turning off your lights for Earth Hour, an event created by the World Wildlife Fund

The first day of Iranian calendar falls on the spring equinox, the first day of spring. This year Norouz falls on March 19th at 10:48pm PST (March 20 1:48am EST).

The seven ‘S’s is the major tradition of Norouz. The Haft Sin table includes seven items, each has a meaning:

1. Sabzeh (Wheat, Barley sprouts growing in a dish) - Symbolizing rebirth
2. Senjed (dried fruit of Oleaster tree) - Symbolizing Love
3. Sib (apple)- Symolizing health
4. Somaq (sumac berries) - Symbolizing sunrise
5. Sekek (coin) - Symbolizing wealth
6. Sonbol (hyacinth flower) Symbolizing beauty
7. Sir (garlic) - Symbolizing medicine

other items: decorative eggs (fertility), mirror (cleanness), lit candle (enlightenment), Quran, Orange floating in a bowl of water

We took a day trip with Shahrokh to Steven Oliver Ranch in Sonoma County. Shahrokh will have a performance in Ann Hamilton’s Tower sometimes in June 08. In May 2007 Meredith Monk performed at the opening of the Tower.

1,400 acre Foothills Park is open to Palo Alto residents and their guests. It consists of 15 miles of hiking trails, lake (fishing and boating is permitted), picnic and camping area. The land of Foothills Park was sold to city of Palo Alto by Dr. Lee founder of Palo Alto Medical Foundation in 1958 on the condition that it be preserved as open space.

Did you know that about half of California is prime mountain lion country! this link explains what you should do in case you encounter a Mountain Lion.

Which movie character does this figurine resemble?

Answer: V for Vendetta!!