A San Francisco Treat

Mike and I recently returned home from a wonderful trip in San Francisco. Below are a few highlights from our adventure.

Day 1: Arrival

• Made it safely to our hotel via the Bart subway and a two block walk.

• Sought out ZARA, a clothing store, which I was in one year ago in Manila.

• Walked around the Financial District, high-end window-shopped.

• Dined at the Stinking Rose, our favorite restaurant of the whole trip.

• Browsed through books at a historical bookstore in North Beach – City Lights.

• Night capped it at Café Vessuvio, a famous Beat Generation hangout.

Day 2: Exploration

• Took our first of many walks through Chinatown.

• Watched the seals on Pier 39.

• Strolled through Fisherman’s Wharf up to Ghirardelli Square.

• Broke a sweat climbing one of the steepest hills to get up to Lombard.

• Laughed when a homeless person spooked Mike.

• Feel asleep under the sun in Washington Park. Woke up to more people sleeping beside us. They smelled fine.

• Got tortured by a Chinese person. Never get a massage in Chinatown.

• Ended the night at Fog City Diner.

Day 3: Day Trip

• Took the Ferry over to Sausalito. It was just as I had remembered it when I was younger.

• Spent the day, shopping, eating, sitting along the harbor and getting a little burned.

• Snacked in Chinatown where I was the only white person in a packed diner.

• Ate at one the best Pizza places ever. Tony’s in North Beach is a must.

Day 4: Hippie Luxury

• Brunched at the Sheraton, perhaps one of the most beautiful and sturdiest hotels.

• Jumped on a bus to Haight Asbury and was welcomed to many of crazies.

• Took the longest most Asian speaking cab ride back.

• Stumbled upon a sister resturant to the Stinking Rose where after every bite, Mike closed his eye and “mmmm-ed”.

Day 5: In Flight

• Specifically timed our getway only to find out the plane was delayed and hour and a half. This was your third strike AirTran!