my way to quick relaxation from the daily buzz

Sometimes all you need is a cup of coffee, a tasty slice of cake with a good friend and a little stroll in a nice-looking area to relax a bit. For me that special place (other than the hikes in nearby mountains) is the Santana Row area in San Jose. I love this boulevard with fountains, shaded areas to sit down, the square for a game of giant chess or the shaded tables for board game – not to forget that the area has cute shops and lovely cafes and restaurants…