A Book(s), A Plate and A Walk

A travelogue or outing journal

Today I was seeking adventure, so I donned my writer’s cap and headed to the library. Wanting to avoid circuitous routes, I went to my alternate library. My plan was to have Chinese food, as I often do on Saturdays, but again, was trying to be linear, so I varied up my meal choice as well.

The Camden branch of the San Jose library system is no slouch in its class, it’s clean, quiet and well-stocked.

I found two items of interest, but only checked out one. Dumas’ “restored”, The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers, was the one I passed on, voluminous and likely a thrill, as I have seven books at home I’m currently reading. I’m sure to pick it up again later.

The other tome, though it was slim, was, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption; I picked that one up, as it was too short to deter from my current reads too too much.

I’m not big on Stephen King, because horror is not my jam, but Shawshank’, Stand by Me, The Green Mile and other similar King stories, are fantastic to me. And his book, On Writing, is also very good.

I have not read any of his books other than the writing one, but after seeing movies like Shawshank’, I’d be game to try out any of those books.

Next stop was to Recycle Books Campbell, to fetch a pail of Dick Francis. I’m a lifetime fan of the late British horseracing mystery writer, and also read work by his son, Felix Francis.

I had to walk a ways to the bookstore, as there was a street festival going on nearby, and enjoyed a few paces in the sun, with mildly crisp weather.

This time out at the bookstore, I decided on one of the Francis’ family’s collaborations, Silks. I’d tried the audiobook without satisfaction, but had the feeling I’d favor the paperback.

I had a credit at the store, so the book only cost me four bucks.

Last stop before home was Aqui’s, an outstanding restaurant in Downtown Campbell.

I don’t know where else in the world you can get a custom-crafted, super healthy, ultra tasty, economical meal in a great atmosphere, in about ten minutes, for under $20. I hope they stay open forever.

Here is what I had:

 Crisp Wild Mahi

Panko and organic corn meal crusted Pacific mahi, avocado, cilantro rice, pinto beans, romaine, salsa fresca, chipotle corn salsa, Monterey Jack, sour cream and cotija cheese. 13.99

Here is what it looked like (I took a bite, so the photo is imperfect)

I wouldn’t want to live in Elysium in the sense that I’d rather be in Heaven, and I wouldn’t want people to suffer while I was in clover, but I’m glad I had a good few hours out, and hope that I can also help others to have their needs met; today was a luxury.