This weekend, thanks to Event and Adventures, a group of us had an awesome time playing giant Monopoly. It is called “Monopoly in the Park” and has the record for the biggest Monopoly board. The dice are huge, and two people have to throw the “dice” so they bounce off each other. This brings a whole new level to the board game we all grew up on and loved. When you pass Go, you actually ring a bell before collecting that $200. All the tokens are custom made, and you trade and negotiate to gain the “monopoly” and build your houses and hotels. The announcers are excellent in bringing you the history of the board, as well as playing referee for the game to keep everyone on track (they dress up in Monopoly referee shirts). It was so much fun, and everyone had a fantastic time trying to win.
Santana Row is a beautiful place on a summer afternoon. It’s especially beautiful while sitting on the grass listening to beautiful live opera! San Jose Opera came to The Row to give a free outdoor performance. We had a great group of people who brought blankets and snacks to hang out and have an opera picnic. The performers were amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I only wished I would understand what they were saying! However, at one point the song “If I were a rich man” from Fiddler on the Roof came on as an example of America Musical Theater & I LOVED it. The audience really got into it! Our group started clapping along and singing the words! Afterwards we headed to the quaint little wine bar and got to know each other. The best part was at the wine bar where we discussed all the places we would like to travel and some of the weird paranormal places you could go… There are so many cool places to travel to! Events and Adventures San Francisco
