San Francisco - Day 2

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR SECOND DAY ON OUR GET-AWAY

-Sunshine!!

-A lovely morning run through downtown San Fran, China Town, up the many hills to Coit Tower, down the many hills to the Warf and Ferry Building and then back again to the hotel.

-A gigantic chocolate crepe for breakfast

-Riding the trolley through the streets of San Franscisco

-Walking along Fisherman's warf and having the place to ourselves

-Getting off the trolley in authentic China Town instead of tourist China town.

-Being the only white people for blocks in China town and trying to make sense of their markets, language and mannerisms.

-Eating at one of the top 25 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. in China town and then sharing our leftovers with a homeless man.

-Picking out crazy souvineers for our children.

-Driving along the coast and being amazed at the big waves.

-Checking into our bed and breakfast and realizing that we would have the whole inn to ourselves.  View of the ocean from our balcony.

-Enjoying a nice seafood dinner at romantic spot on the coast

-Driving through Daly City and actually being able to find my mission apartment after 15 years.

-Sitting by the ocean at dark, listening and watching the waves, and reminiscing about our lives together.

-Many hours of conversation that was not interupted by phone calls or children.

-Going to bed by 9:30 p.m. and getting 11 hours of sleep.  Can't remember the last time that has happened.