Are we in Italy ... no, we are in San Jose!
A new upscale, trendy neighborhood appeared in San Jose 8 years ago. Today - this is a fabulous area to explore whether your alone or with your friends. Next time you visit - stop and look at the details throughout the 3 blocks.
Many artifacts were imported from Europe - grates, fountains, and even the front of church which is the entrance to a wine bar. Try to find the Garlic on the outside of the building fronts. Garlic represents when this area was agriculture... once called Valley of Hearts Delight. Find a series of art work showing the phases of the moon. (Moon Phases are in the image above) and a pizza tool by the Pizza Antica sign. Yes, there are many hidden surprises throughout these blocks. A local guide will know about these.
Wait, there are more pleasant surprises to find. I need to compliment the team I worked with at Left Bank Restaurant during a meeting. It is these local people in a destination working together that I admire in the travel industry. Is travel about getting acquainted with the local people in the destination?
Within 4 hours I felt as though we were a team. Supportive, communicative, and working together. Thanks to this team - they made this evening an excellent experience for us!
The tour tip today - remember many of the people in destinations, working in all types of positions, want to create a fabulous experience for you.
What has been your experience with meeting people in the destination?
Will have to remember this next time we come down that way!
ReplyDeleteIf you do visit, send me an email and I will meet you. Its a fun place to stroll around and relax!
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