throwback to san francisco (part one)

Well, I had every intention of writing about San Francisco way back when...and then school happened. 


But now that it's Christmas break, and I'm home, and with some extra time to spare--here goes!


Sarah (a co-worker from the Quality Assurance Lab) and I left for San Fran on Tuesday afternoon. We drove with her sister-in-law and the boyfriend of said sister-in-law. We finally arrived somewhere around 2:00am, I believe. Very long, and for the most part uneventful. There was a beautiful sunset, or so I'm told, because I was very much asleep for that part of the trip. Ever since my Europe adventures, I've been able to sleep almost anywhere, and cars are no exception.


We were staying with Sarah's brother and his wife, and as we prepared to go to bed in the living room, Isaac (Sarah's brother) informed us that we were leaving for San Fran at ten in the morning.  


So the next morning, we woke up, ate breakfast, and then we all went to San Fran. Isaac's in-laws are incredibly kind, generous people, and they showed us around. And the rest of the post will most likely be more pictures than words, seeing as how a lot of the pictures kind of speak for themselves.


First, we went to the Golden Gate Park, which is HUGE. Apparently, there is a man who hangs around the park, dresses up like a bush, and makes his living scaring the crap out of people. I kind of wish we could have run into him.

Then we made our way over to the coastline. So beautiful. 

After we had explored for a bit, we headed over to see the Golden Gate Bridge and a bit of scenery.

Isaac, Sarah, and baby Aiden (Isaac's baby). SUCH a cute kiddo. Such nice people.

And then we made our way to the big city itself. 

Someday I'm going to live on the top floor of that red apartment.

Lombard street!! aka the most crooked street in the world

We went to Ghiradelli Square! Mhmm mhm delicious.

free sample of peppermint bark. favorite thing ever.
i don't even usually like peppermint. 

tis a good thing that ghiradelli square is so far away.
no matter how tasty the very berry sundae is, there is no way a college student can
afford a $8.95 sundae every.single.day.

After we had gotten our sugar-fix for the day, we walked to Fisherman's Wharf. SO PICTURESQUE. Seriously.

1) part of the wharf
2) clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. SO GOOD.  Surprisingly good, considering that
seafood and I are just getting over the "I hate you" stage of our relationship.
3) looking back up at the city from the wharf.

After we had walked up and down around Fisherman's Wharf, we headed for the cable cars. This was a great idea: 1) it took us all over San Fran in a short period of time, 2) it showed us San Fran at nighttime, and 3) it was an absolute blast. Hanging off that cable car was ridiculously enjoyable.

bryce, mandy, me, and sarah.

We had a little bit of time to shop and look around, and then it was time to head back. 

We had dinner at Isaac's in-laws' place, and it was absolutely delicious. Salmon and risotto with scallops. I know, more seafood. What kind of person have I become?!?

We came home. And that was the end of the Wednesday of Thanksgiving Break.