Wednesday 16 February 2011

So Cal Visit + So Cal Visitors

The weather has returned to more normal-for-winter mode, including wind and rain this week, so activities have been limited accordingly. I had a Southern California related few days last week, as the title alludes, and I have a few pictures of them to share.


It started with a trip to Anaheim for the Medical Design & Manufacturing trade show at the Convention center. A massive affair with thousands of booths and tens of thousands (at least) industry folk running around. I'm regretting not taking any photos at the show but I went with my boss and we actually had a very busy day full of discussions with potential (and a few current) vendors. I figured it'd be best if I kept things professional while wandering the Convention center. With that said, we walked to Downtown Disney for lunch and ate at the ESPN Zone (where we watched the France v. Brazil friendly).

Ah, Downtown Disney on a clear, beautiful day. The strong-ish wind kept it from being a perfect day, but we still enjoyed things.

See. A Disney banner. I really did make the trip down there.

Darren and Priscilla came up over the weekend (hence the So Cal Visitors). We had a lovely dinner at Tamarine (in Palo Alto) where I enjoyed this Clay Pot Cod dish. Pretty yum, though not filling in the least. I'm glad we got some appetizers and a few sides too.

Priscilla, Christine, Me, Darren & Brandon at Fraiche in PA, where we enjoyed some great conversation and tasty yoghurt-y dessert.

The next day, a group of us hit Fu Lam Mum in Mt. View for dim sum (thankfully we went early enough to avoid the mid-day rush). After that, we walked to Verde to get a couple of bubble drinks for those who wanted them. Pictured above: Darren, Brandon, Me, Tony, Priscilla, Melissa, Elise & Christine.

Thanks for coming up to visit, Darren & Priscilla. It had been far too long since either of you blessed us with your presence (Aug 2009 and Oct 2007, respectively). We've got a long weekend coming up so let us hope that the weather allows for some fun times.

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