Goings-On
We are excited all the farmers’ markets are returning. Nice folks, and great food. What more can you want? Check out link above for details. We can’t wait for our local Cambrian Farmers’ market. Mmmmm. Samosas!
—MoGo (Maureen on the Go)
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Ice Skating in Downtown San Jose through Jan 13th
I gather this happens every year. I am taking the kid on Friday. Hope it is as good as it looks. Though have spoken with other parents who say it is a lot of fun.
Update: It was great fun but took a long time. We were in line for at least an hour and a half. So pee first and bring a book or someone to talk to! But the kid did manage to skate completely on her own power so we had a blast. Oh, also bring money so you can go to a local restaurant and warm up with coffee and/or hot chocolate!
—MoGo (Maureen on the Go)
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Are you a hot air balloon fanatic or just embrace your inner kid? Yes? Then definitely check this out!
I got this from their FAQs:
From its modest beginnings in 1972 with 13 balloons launching from a shopping mall parking lot, the Balloon Fiesta has grown to multiple events launching year-round at the custom-designed, 365-acre Balloon Fiesta Park. Our signature event remains Balloon Fiesta—which, with 700 balloons, is the largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual international event held in the United States.Imagine 54 football fields, all put together. That’s the size of Balloon Fiesta Park’s 78-acre launch field! And at this Park’s “playing field,” there are no losing teams and no viewing stands. Guests walk the field and are part of the action.
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Did this spark your imagination? You wanna go? Go to their website. Tickets are cheap and kids under 12 get in free. But 100,000 people attend this event each year so you should sign up for a hotel room for next year NOW.
Can you image what a sky of hot air balloons looks like? No? Well check out this link. You want more? Check out their gallery of photographs and their video links.
And the Darth Vader head is just cool!
—MoGo (Maureen on the Go)
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