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Happening on SF's oldest district - MISSION DOLORES
Story written 25 August 2008
The land of the Ohlones and other Indian tribes, is now the famed Bay area. SF's fascinating origins, came to me one morning when I walked into Mission Dolores! Interestingly, the master of suspense Hitchcock used the place for his classic movie, VERTIGO!
The Tuscan spell at San Gimignano
Story written 25 August 2008
Old as time, the Tuscan region in Italy has many stories to tell. One that holds visitiors, awestruck, is the centuries old skyscrapers in the walled city of San Gimignano. Its New York, New York! Except that the Big Apple came later. Much later.
Visiting Alcatraz with a return ticket
Story written 30 July 2008
Alcatraz the dreaded penitentiary is today one of San Francisco's most popular tourist sites. There was a time though when no one wanted to go there. What was life back then with Capone et al? The writer describes his visit...and feels reassured with a return ticket!
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Janardhan Roye has been a member since 30 July 2008 and goes by jana210847.
I am a writer and photgrapher. My work is inked in many Indian and overseas publications ( a Google search for 'Janardhan Roye' will give you an idea of my work). I am planning my first book ... also a novel.
I have travelled widely - USA, Europe and Asia including India.
I like music - from smooth jazz to the Beatles/Cold Play to the Classics.
I am into yoga, golf, cinema, reading...
Ocassionally I do chairty work - run medical camps for the needy, help poor children in studies.
