I can’t believe we’re on week 16 of featuring Alfie on the blog! Time has flown.
Last week I took Alfie out for a little car ride to the downtown core of historic Saratoga Village. We weren’t there too long as I only had one bag to pick up his dung, and of course as soon as we existed the car he took the messiest one of all time. Probably worse than last time at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve with him. Luckily there was a garbage next to us. I swear, he must get excited-nervous about where I’m taking him on these little adventures.
Regardless of that, I’m sure you don’t want visuals of what I’m talking about. Instead, some visuals of this beautiful little town! I’ve been here a couple of times before, but primarily on weekends. Going on a weekday in between lunch time and rush hour was dead silent and perfect for sight-seeing and snapping all the pictures I wanted.
What are your plans for this weekend?
I’m excited because it’s Banff Mountain Film Festival time! I had to do a bit of research to make sure that it in fact played down in the USA and it sure does. We’re going to be watching some pretty incredible films this weekend. Stay tuned.
Next week I won’t be blogging. As I mentioned in a few other posts I’ll be driving to Yosemite with my first ever climbing partner (we started climbing together in 1995!). She will be flying down here to California from Newfoundland, Canada and we’re renting a car and maybe doing a guided multi-pitch climb if the weather keeps being nice! Cross your fingers :)
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Just went to the second night of the Banff Mountain Film Fest in SF! :) SO GOOD. I don’t know why I didn’t go to it every year!
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@suki: I’m really excited to go. I don’t think I’ve missed a year since I first heard about it. I’m super glad it’s being showed down here – I didn’t know if it would be, and as soon as we moved to California I checked into it lol. I think where I’m from, they had their film festival many months ago!!
Cool plans and great site? Is Newfoundland where you’re from originally? I’m also a Canadian in California :)
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@Caitlin: yes! I’m from Newfoundland, then moved to Ontario from 2006-2014 and now… here in beautiful sunny Cali!!!
p.s. where in Canada are you from?
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
My dog is a complete spaz. We literally can’t take him out of the house unless it’s for a quick walk in the yard.
Is that what things look like without snow on them? i think we have another 6 months with this on the ground.. My dog loves to ride in the car with me as co-pilot.
@kungphoo: LOL!
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
darling — the pup and the spot!!
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Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
That is the cutest little village I’ve ever seen next to Helen, Georgia. I love all of your photos, you really captured the place well. It’s too cold and wet here to get out this weekend so it’ll be a craft weekend. Have fun on your trip next week.
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@Terri Ramsey Beavers: That’s the nicest compliment, thank you Terri.
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
Oh no…Buffy gets excitement poops too. Any time James takes her to work she gets diarrhea and it’s so embarrassing lol It looks like you had fun in Saratoga. Enjoy Yosemite :)
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This looks like such a fun town!! I need to make the east coast my next vacation destination!!
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Oh Alfie is so cute! I just love seeing pictures of him! What a nice little place to visit. I can imagine all the places around you to explore! Such fun!
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What a nice, clean place to walk and stroll around. Love the view and I love how your photo made this place even more beautiful.Great shots! Awesome!
We used to have a pomeranian dog named Chelsea and she looked exactly like your dog! I miss her! We been to California once and loved it!
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I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful state with plenty to do! Beautiful photos!
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Your pup is so adorable! I would take my dog everywhere if he was that size! HE is SOOO big it’s hard to even get him in the car!
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I have been to California a few times and I just love it. This is a part of California I have never heard of but it seems the perfect spot to visit.
Haven’t been back in that area in ages. It’s kind of funny though, we have a Saratoga here in New York as well. Haven’t been there in awhile either.
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Nice pictures. Very cute little town. We are planning a westcoast vacation this year so maybe we can check this out.
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Wow you are going to have a wonderful week! I hope you have a wonderful time and be safe! BTW – cute pup!!
@Candy O: I have more recommendations coming up in the next few weeks as to where to go locally around here in San Jose and the area. So stay tuned for that!! :)
Again, I absolutely love your pom!! Looks like you guys had a great time exploring Saratoga!
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Festivals are fun! Ours are seasonal because of weather, but that time’s coming soon. :)
@Rosey: Well the Banff Mountain Film Festival is indoors, AND it happens during the winter months – luckily it’s inside ;)
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
What a sweet baby! My little guy hates the car. It stresses him terribly. He trembles and pants the whole time. :(
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@Cherri: Alfie does this too, especially if it’s with both my husband and I in the car. If it’s just Alfie and I going for a drive, I think he knows we’re not venturing too far from home. :)
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
What a nice looking little town. I would love to have that view of the mountains out my window.
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@Bradley Finnearty: I still have to pinch myself, that I live here now!
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
This looks like a beautiful, quaint town. I have never been to California, but this is one place I’d love to visit someday.
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What a fun adventure! Your furkid is adorable and looks like it was such a great time for both of you. Love the hills and mountains. The view is amazing.
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That place looks very nice and quaint. Hardly any people I see! Alfie really enjoyed his stroll, huh? He is so adorable!
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@Cara (@StylishGeek): There wasn’t too many people around since I tend to usually do my solo sight-seeing during mid-day on a weekday.
Nancy recently posted..Explore California: Saratoga Village
Just basing on your gorgeous photos, that place is certainly neat. We love exploring places or just even little towns. We went to this historic little town last year and we had a blast.
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Cute doggy! That town looks like a fun place to visit and it looks like he had a fun time visiting!
It looks like you and your little fur-baby had a fantastic time exploring. I’ve never been to California but have heard of the Saratoga Village before as a must stop place. I wish I could go sometime with my own fur-baby I’m sure he would have just as much fun as yours did.
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Alfie is actually the cutest. Loved this post!
What an adorable little town! It looks like such a cool place to visit. I love Cali so much! I wish I lived there!
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You have an awesome dog. Looks like you all had a great ride and time.
That must be a very nice place to visit. I hope to go there someday.
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This looks like a wonderful town to visit, I have never been there, California is one of my favorite places to visit.