4th July And Muir Woods.

I went to see the 4th July fireworks at Fishermen's wharf here.It took one hour to park the car and another two hours to come out of the traffic jam after the half an hour show that lights the sky.It is done in an orderly manner.Sharp 9.30 P.M. it starts and ends at 10 pm.No noisy crackers but gentle showers of sprklers of different hues and colors and mode and patterns at two points over the sky.All watch with very less noise standing and some ooh's and ah's for splendid display.Discipline I feel we have to learn from the Americans and administration is effective.

Muir wood was seen by us in the morning session.It is the remaining portion of about 3oo acres of redwood trees.Tall trees and many trees are as old as America.Nice display with slight history even on fallen trees.There are various tracks to climb all neatly illustrated and we went only by regular trail as the timing for other sight seeing like visting stinson beach also was there.The pacific ocean was cold to bare feet and still I stood there thinking of the huge waterbody that encloses two big countries.

Just now Iam with lot of images and experiences and I will write later when I have a little time on my hand.Till then.....

Jayamala.

A Play And Some Thoughts.

I had gone to a theatre to watch, a western play staged play which was staged by American Conservatory Theater and called 'Happy End.'It was a gangster musical, by Carey Perloff and with music by Kurt Weill and well choreographed John Carafa .

I had read lots of western novels during my school days.The theater experience was really superb.The m usic was really enchanting ,with some rollicking songs and dance steps from a bygone era.It ran for about the same time like a cinema, and three hours were gone before we came out.Iam having the pamphlet in a book form for my keep. Will revert to this space again.

Jayamala.