The smell of sweet grain and hay and horses and mud. Ah, the childhood memories these odors evoke--mostly good. Back then we'd hang out all day long at the ranch (which has since been replaced by housing development) and play in the muck with the horses. Funny, I didn't mind the smell back then and I don't mind it now. Some things never change.
It's probably been around ten or so years since I've been up to Almaden. Today I went with my friend who, believe it or not, boards her horse at one of the few remaining ranches in Silicon Valley.
Hard to believe that only 20 minutes away from Apple Headquarters, you can still spot a little bit of country (psst...it's not called "Silicon Valley" out here--it's still referred to as Santa Clara Valley in these parts).
Looks odd, seeing newer stucco gargantuan homes juxtaposed next to sprawling ranches and rambling hills.
Spotted this Mediterranean style mansion smack dab in the middle of the hills of Almaden.
Sorry, just doesn't have that ranchy feel to me.
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What's the verdict? I would love to vacation in the general area! :0
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