Absolutely gorgeous architecture with wonderfully deep green grass.
This was the main chapel on campus, dedicated to Leland Stanford the millionaire who founded the uni.
Sculptures by Rodin.
Saw a blue bird in hedge looking for insects. He allowed me reasonably close before hopping away.
And a squirrel. He didn't let me anywhere near him. They are a lot smaller than I thought they would be, smaller than a rat but with a big fluffy tail. I could imagine Mac having a great time chasing them around the place.
And another crazy road sign...
More architecture. I love the curve from the pillars to the roof.
This is the Hoover Tower which houses the Hoover Institution which was started by Stanford first student, Herbert Hoover before he became President. The Institute is a research center and public policy think tank to protect the "American way". ;)
We then went along University ave for dinner and saw some Hare Krishnas.
Newsagents are very rare in America, instead they have the daily paper in a box onthe corner and you put the required money in to open the door and lift out your paper. Pharmacies are where you go if you want birthday cards and things.
They sell everything in the Pharmacy ...
Traffic lights are different too, they don't have Walk and Don't Walk, they have a red hand indicating stop and a white man indicating walk.
And a sweet shot to finish on...
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