San Francisco

Yep, we had another trip to San Francisco. This time Eric had to be there for a conference so I spent a bunch of time on my own wandering the city and shooting TONS of photos. This first one is just about a block away from the Grant Plaza Hotel (where we stayed this time) in the heart of China Town.

My first time ever going to China Beach. What a magnificent view of the Golden Gate!

At long last we attended a REAL show with live people on stage and a live orchestra in the pit! Wicked was so much fun. What a clever story.

My college room-mate and good friend Charlene met us at Alamo Square Park. It was so great to catch up with her (after about 8 years)!

Specialty's is BY FAR one of my most favorite places in San Francisco. The BEST sandwiches made with fresh-in-store-baked bread, and their cookies are to-die-for! I highly recommend a visit. They are located in the financial district, and therefore only open Monday through Friday, so we were not able to go last time we came to the city on a weekend. This time we took full advantage and ate there at least 4 times.

I also toured the King Tut exhibit at the De Young Museum, paid the $5 for a cable car ride, explored the Hyde Street Pier, enjoyed the Japanese Tea Garden, shopped for kids clothes and new sandals for me, and wandered in no particular direction thoroughly enjoying the people-watching. I attended church on Sunday in the building where I used to go and was happy to see a familiar face. Cynthia Woo was our fantastic Gospel Essentials teacher during the time when Eric was investigating the church.

So check out my Photography blog soon to see the photos that I've been working on just for practice and for fun.