Blogs from Pacifica, San Francisco, California, United States, North America - page 7

Last night I went Tango dancing at "Cell Space". An alternative Milonga here in San Francisco. Despite the sketchiness of the area (Think kind of like Skid Row but with more attractive graffiti), and despite I parked too far away and was concerned about the walk back at midnight AND wondered if my car would even be there when I returned (even if there is not a "no parking" sign in site I am still weary of the fate of an automobile here). Oh yes, despite all of that, the inside was spacious, the people welcoming. The only thing was that several of the men smelled. Two reeked of funk and I wanted to mention something deodorant. One smelled oddly of baby lotion mixed with baby powder....strange, but he danced well. Then there was the ... read more

When: Sunday, 11th Feb What: Peak over the Peninsula Where: San Bruno Mountain State & County Park Distance: 4.9 miles Another hike from "101 hikes in Northern CA" Rain in the bay area! Much awaited, but not welcomed this weekend! Rained like hell on Saturday. Sunday's forecast spelled rain, but sky seemed to clear out, at least near home. Late start, nevertheless, we started! We took the scenic I280 to Daly city. Unpredicted weather peaked in & out! No plans of turning back. Directions: Took the Mission Street Exit on 280 N. L on Junipero Serra Blvd R on San Pedro Blvd Continue along Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy & turn L onto the park. Self registration required($5 day use fee) We were doing the Ridge trail. So, we drove all the way to the top of the ... read more

hey guys and gals made it to San Francisco...I owe a great deal to my road trip buddies travelled through Sierra NEvada Range through Yosemite valley...saw the 5th larget waterfall in the world that had no water...saw a coyote (I think or mayabe it was a wolf..)3 deer, 2 squirrels...and a partri-idge ina pe-a--r treeee.. no seriously beautiful country..couldn't find much going on in Yosemite...closed for Winter...it snowed a little while we were up on the mountain range...made our way to the curry village in the middle of the valley...imagine our dissapointment to find it was named after Mr and Mrs Curry and neary a Curry house in sight..had to make do with microwaved burritos...travelled to Berkely and stayed in a motel on university ave...reminded me of Butch's motel in Pulp Fiction...I checked the 'restroom' to ... read more

Arrived into SF noonish, hit the BART and was in town by 12:30! YAY! Now I can say out load what I've always thought...San Francisco IS one of the greatest cities in the world. Love it! Rode the cable car...went to the Top of the Mark...ahhhh...wonderful...next stop...home. In Conclusion... As this trip is winding down... thought this would be a good time to reflect. Also note some facts that all may not be aware of including me till I thought it over!... Gone for only 2 months I had: 1 - 'round-the-world' ticket which I acquired from Aeroplan points (that's right...I didn't pay for it!). This took me: on 21 Flights to 13 countries on 6 continents in 2 hemispheres which means I am now almost completely convinced that the earth is in fact round. Traveling ... read more