It Is Different Here
One would think that in this idyllic suburban environment that there would be no need to escape.

In Silicon Valley, you have:

  • Seemingly endless decorative trees and shrubs.
  • Not a lot of high-rise buildings.
  • Relatively few people on the street.
  • Fast and convenient freeway access in most areas.
  • Bicycle lanes on some streets.
  • And much more.
Which makes for an overall pleasant environment and high quality of life.

And a special kind of monotony...
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