San Francisco

One holiday down and another one to go. December has always been an interesting month to me. It's about the time when things wind down, we tie loose ends before the year concludes and oh yes, that big magical holiday that every child (and adult) waits so anxiously to arrive. But it's also a manic month for me. Even as more time comes on line as work winds down, our newly freed-up schedules get re-compressed with holiday projects, shopping, eating, drinking, decorating, cooking, Christmas cards and being merry with much loved friends and family. Oh what fun and somewhat stressful, but then again, I wouldn't have it any other way. After all, the frenzy adds to the excitement. So to tie at least one loose end, I present a post that never made it earlier in the year as time got eaten up by my cute little gremlin.  Here are some pictures from yet another one of our some-day-legendary-mother-son trips.



If there is ever a one week to visit San Francisco, Columbus Day week is it. It is when the Blue Angels visit town, and this year, it was when the America's Cup yacht race, Hardly Strictly Blue Grass concert and a critical Giant's baseball game took place (that eventually led the team to the World Series Championship!) This is also the one week in San Francisco when its sky miraculously gets cured of its chronic fog.

The incredible air show alone is worth a flight into San Francisco.

Take into account the diverse and incredible cuisine in the bay area and there is never a bad time to visit San Francisco. Here Alex is taking a big bite into a fig. I hope that his appetite and enjoyment of food continues with the same gusto.

Bay bridge - how many times have I crossed this bridge without appreciating its beauty. The bay bridge is balance of strength and elegance.

Plateful of figs. I've said it before, you'll never need a reason to visit the bay area because it is countless, the abundance of incredible fresh food tops the list for me. 

Flowers ready for delivery. Imagine how sweet it would be to receive flowers delivered from a bike.

Miette

Turkey drumsticks. Wow!

Does this picture remind anyone else of The Beatles' Abbey Road cover?

My sweet boy causing ruckus for a couple frat boys when he swiped their bean bags. Hehe!

United's 777 was ever so gently streaming through the calm skies of San Francisco. I can't wait for our chance to ride on this graceful plane. 

A sea of people out to see the Blue Angels. I still think the best place to be is on a rooftop in the Marina with a bottle of beer. 

Unlike the near silence of the 777 and the Navy's Stealth Bomber, the Blue Angels nearly blasted our ear drums. 

"Where did the Blue Angels go?" While socializing on the Marina Green Alex missed the jets swirling above his head. Do we have a candidate for most outgoing baby in the world?

One of these days you'll appreciate these pictures Alex. We've had you on the plane before you could walk and this is just the beginning. Oh the places you'll go!

Blue Angels flying low over Alcatraz

Strawberry-stained face and sweater

Sausalito where Alex met with the most impressive foodie we know, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways. She is an incredible woman in the foodie world and one of the kindest most interesting souls I've met in my life. It's worth going out of your way to connect with Sherry if you are in town. You won't regret it.

LouAnn of Oyster Culture writes a fascinating food blog on food history and everything interesting about food. She is as interesting, down-to-earth and lovely in person as you would imagine reading her blog.

Beatles mania! Between the yakitori - Japanese skewered meats grilled to perfection at Halu and the Beatles posters, we were in delicious rock 'n roll heaven.  If you do stop in Halu, don't leave without ordering the bacon wrapped mochi, which is an interesting contrast of chewy and crispy textures. 

This was one of the most memorable trips in recent memory. I can't wait to do it again!