24 hours ago…those hills didn’t have flames snaking down. The skies were clear and we only had the heat to contend with. Waking up to this from my front window is disconcerting but there’s solace knowing that there are heroes in the air and on the ground working on putting this beast down! Many thanks to the firefighters for being there the long night and for this next day to come.
Category: Monrovia
Restauran Review of Noor’s Indian Bistro in Monrovia
My family has walked by this restaurant for many months and have not entered because we’d never had Indian food before. Needless to say, we have been missing out and we will be returning from now on.
Going with a friend who could recommend different dishes and tastes the afternoon started out with terrific appetizers and followed with a wide array of flavors that treated everyone in the group.
What really struck me is how our little ones enjoyed the food. Both under 10, they were not shy about trying a little bit from everyone at the table and they seldom turned anything down.
Seeking heat, I ordered the lamb vindaloo (which promised three hot peppers in its Spice Meter) and I was not let down. As spicy as it was, I couldn’t get enough and finished everything on my plate and would have gone for more if I wasn’t already full.
The staff was friendly and the ambiance romantic and calm. One may not think so from it’s location on the plaza but this is a terrific place for a date night.
The only downs is that the waitress could have come back to ask for refills on drinks a little more promptly and the temperature inside ranged from cold to warm very quickly.
Otherwise, this is a treat for the sense and a place you should try out.
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| Vindaloo hit the spot. |
Morning Soundtrack
Many mornings I wake up to the sound of horses, squawking macaws, squirrels rustling in the bushes and the dog’s pitter patter about the house. But on very special moments I also get to include the sweet silly songs my kids make and perform when they know there’s no audience.
That’s the best soundtrack I’ve ever heard….
Stayed up late last night (May 24, 14) to try and catch a glimpse of the Camelopardalis meteor shower. Sadly, I didn’t get to witness one any streaking flashes across the Monrovia skies. Still, even though that was disappointing, I was still treated to a lovely view from a top.
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| Watching the Monrovia Skies |


