The Great Plains, Kansas, Missouri, USA Tourist spots.

The name Great Plains evokes an image of flat farmland stretching to the horizon, unbroken saves for the occasional cluster of buildings marking a town or farmstead. Those who go there, however, know this limitless terrain destroys as many preconceived images as it confirms. The seemingly uniform landscape actually encompasses geography as diverse as the towering buttes that loom over the horizons of northwestern South Dakota and the fertile river valleys that crisscross the eastern boundaries of Missouri and Kansas. Countless historical theme parks and Old West towns dot the region, along with abundant archaeological and Civil War battle sites, and museums of Native American and Pioneer lore. To know it you must drive its hundreds of miles of roads bisecting fields of grain or leave the highway for one of its mall towns, just to walk the Main Street and see the serene old house. Here, somewhere between myth and reality, the true spirit of this region is revealed.

Tourist season for the most of the Great Plains is summer, despite the soaring temperatures and high humidity. Many attractions are open during June, July and August. Northern States, such as the Dakotas and Nebraska, are generally cooler, but you should be prepared for anything in this variable region. Spring and fall can be excellent times to visit, with moderate temperature and crowds at a minimum. Fall in the Ozarks or in the eastern border of lowa has the added attraction of colorful foliage.

Dharmastala, Subramanya, Karnataka temples

Dharmastala is situated 104 kilometres from Mangalore. The Manjunatha temple here attracts thousands of people all through the year. Every person who comes here – irrespective of caste or creed – is welcomed and provided a free meal. During the Laksha Deepotsava, the temple is illuminated with one lakh lamps. This town also has a 39 sq. ft. monolith of Bahubali.

Subramanya temple is situated in snuggled amidst rolling hills which was once the refuge of the Nagas – the cave-dwellers. The temple has an idol of Lord Kartikeya, worshipped in the form of a cobra.

Mumbai - Tourist Places

In India Mumbai is one of the biggest metropolitan city and tourists visiting Mumbai is increasing every year. There are many places in Mumbai having tourist attraction like beaches, museums, gardens, shopping malls, etc.. They are Gateway of India, Hanging Garden, Juhu Beach, Manori and Gorai Beaches, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kanheri Caves, Mani Bhavan and Kamala Nehru Park. You can reach Mumbai (earlier name is Bombay) by air, rail or road. Many hotels from budget to Deluxe are available in Mumbai.

Anjaneya Temple, Luz, Chennai.

Hanumar Jayanthi falls on 16th December and all devotees celebrate this day very grandly. The Shri Sundhara Vinayagar and Shri Selva Vinayagar Anjaneyar Devasthanam in Luz are situated on Royapettah High Road. Salivahana Chettiars was founded the temple. This temple is open for devotees in the mornings as well as in the evenings. Devotees offer Hanumar Vadai garland to Lord Anjaneya.

C.Rajagopalachari, first Governor General of India brought the manuscript of Ramayana written by him to this temple and got the blessings of Lord Anjaneya. The temple’s Mahasamprokshnam was performed in 1998. Recently the temple was renovated with wedding hall, kitchen facilities and marble flooring. Chennai is easily accessible by air, rail and road. For accommodation many hotels are available in Chennai.

Matt Salas on the Spirit of Adventure 2009

Matt Salas - COW

A late report, but better late than never. Mr. Salas had a great trip on the Spirit where he got his licks in on the 200 lb Tuna. This one topped the scale at 250 Plus Lbs, where Matt hooked two more Cows on the trip. I hope you are feeling well Matt after your bout with "Mad Cow Disease"



Very Well Done Matt - Salas Style

Bob's Sporting Goods 10 Day American Angler Style.......Good Times and the SuperCow!!!!

Holy SuperCow..........

Ed Morrison of Santa Cruz CA - 320

Hey Gang

I wanted to share some images from the Bob's Sporting Goods 10 Day on the American Angler. We had a really great trip with San and the Crew where I had the pleasure to fish with a group of really cool anglers. We had ripper fishing on the 80 - 125 lb Units of Yellowfin Tuna on the Sardine and the Kite was on Absolute Fire. We had an angry rolling ocean when we cleared Pt Loma, then the weather came around with tank top weather.


We had two days to travel to the Lower Banks. Sam was fired up to go hunting and he laid out a good game plan for the group. Big Fish was on the Brain for everyone on board where were all pretty geeked to pull on a good one. We shot a BLine down the beach toward the Southern Banks. We did get a chance to fill the cooler for a few Reds and our First Cow for the trip.

Tackle Seminar

A Big Thanks to the following Sponsors for the trip. Bob Hoose from Berkeley, Ron from Pelaic, Matt Salas with Salas Lures, and Mike Naoe of Bob's Sporting Goods for the Beautiful Custom Wrapped Rod.

Uncle Larry and Dad

Our first day on the grounds Sam got the Kite out in full speed action. If they ever gave out Black Belts to Kite Fisherman, Sam would have earned his belt. He was on absolute fire where he would hooked one before he handed the rod off down below. "KiteMaster Sam" - Deadly. "

Whatcha you Cookin with Sam????" "I am Cooking with GAS Brother!!!"

It was good fishing for the Market Grade 80 - 100 Plus Lbs Yellowfin. Flyline a Sardine, Sinker Gimmick, Balloon, Kite....The fish were biting and everyone got to pull on the nice fish. My friend Chris hooked into one of the larger units.......

Chris on a Nice One

Pig

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Captain Chris - Sluggo

Joe Rubio of Sacramento hooked and landed a Cow at the end of the day. He never lost his cool and made it look real easy. Man, what a stud at 81 years old. Well Done Joe. Check out the rest of the Gang all doing the Macho Man Pose with their Trophy Catches.

81 Years Young Joe Rubio - 218 Yellowfin

A Nice Kodak Moment

Sam was The Man on the kite.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Are you talking to me???? Are you talking to me???

Aaron

Bob's Sporting Goods 10 Day Charter November 2009

Happy Hour

Good One - JW

I hate to report, but we did have a number of Heart Breaks on the Big Fish Grounds. You have to have a few casualties when playing the game on the grounds. Here are a few shots of a big battle Uncle Larry had with a Beast. When it was all over, Larry bounced back and was getting another bait out for a chance to hook another big one.

Harry and Sarkis, the Avet Brothers were on board with a few new little toys for the group to check out. Harry landed this 195 lb Beauty on the new HX Raptor which provides a Huge amount of Drag for such a little HX sized Reel. The Raptors come in smaller sizes and will be available in the local tackle stores soon.

Grease on the Water

It was late in the afternoon and Ed Morrison soaked a bait off the stern of the Angler. It was a long soak where his bait was practially out past Cedros Island. With one leg over the cap rail, Ed waited patently until he got bit. He said the Tuna bit way out - way outside where the Big Fish were giving us a show. On the 100 lb Blackwater Fluorocarbon. With the outstanding help from Captain Ray, Ed was able to land the Fish of a Lifetime. Well Done!!!!!!!

Captain Ray Ed Morrison and the SuperCow - 320

Ken Anderson -

Time to go

Before we left for the Barn, we passed a few scoops of Bait off to the Excel. They had a few more days to spend offshore and we had plenty of bait to share. I saw my friend Bob Hoose on board and they were having a great trip.

Jackpot Line Up

Ed Morrison and Captain Sam - Jackpot

Keep in tuned with the offshore reports on the American Angler Website. If were on the trip and have any pictures to share, email to me at bob.bobssportinggoods@gmail.com I will post pictures on the Website.

Some folks will hit up the fish processing services in Pt Loma. I like to bring the fish home and have my buds help clean our catch. Once the fish are all cut up, we divide up the piles of fish and distribute the catch throughout the local community. Spreading the love is always good for all. Ron came down to the landing to help take home some fish, and my good friends Kenny, Greg, and Mike helped cut up the catch. We we done in a few hours in time for lunch.

Kenny - Lunch time

Thank you Sam and the Crew of the American Angler. The service provided for the trip was the usual A#1. Makin it Happen Captain!!!!! A Standing O to Lori Patella for everything she has done for us for the trip. Everyone deserves a big High Five.


And Finally, Many thanks to all of the participants who joined us for the 10 day adventure. I met some really great people who I hope to fish with again. Check out the Angler 2010 Schedule for my 1.5 Day Charter (Curtis Rosenthal) in June and the Bob's Sporting Goods 1-5 Day trip in July.

Happy Holidays.

Sri Adhikesavaperumal temple, Sriperumbudur

The temple of Sri Adhikesavaperumal temple, Sriperumbudur, 60 km to the southwest of Chennai is one of the ancient temples in the South India. This place is famous as the avatara sthalam of Saint Ramanujar, the great philosopher of Vaishnavam. The temple's rajagopuram was newly painted and you can see from the highway and this temple is easily accessed from Chennai. The temple's golden vimanam with Sri Ramanuja's image etched on it was erected in the year 1912.

During Chithirai festival, the idol is bejewelled, dressed in glittering robes and carrying a sword, indicating Ramanuja's status as the "King of Saints". The idol is brought to the garden after the ride in the temple car in the morning. This is a beautiful temple, and construction is superb.

The nearest airport is Chennai and 65 km from Sriperumbudur
The nearest railway station is Kancheepuram - 29 kms
Sriperumbudur is well connected with other cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati and buses are available.