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F Market

Posted by tokenhippygirl on October 28, 2009
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F Market

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The F line Street Car. We rode on one or two of these. Packed, yet awesome. The history of them, especially related to the city, is so cool.

This is the last photo from our San Francisco trip. We didn’t have Rice-a-Roni, but we ate ice cream at the original Ghirardelli shop, and we saw the Golden Gate Bridge up close.  We didn’t go to Alcatraz, but we did walk and walk and walk, and we had a blast with our friends… thanks Sandy and Vicki for inviting us to join you there and for being great travel companions.  We enjoyed some great food, and we also walked and walked and walked.  We rode in planes, trains and automobiles, we played some mean retro video games, we had a fantastic time. We loved the city. San Francisco… we will be back.

Sand Man

Posted by tokenhippygirl on October 28, 2009
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Sand Man

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We continued to walk along the water toward the wharf after leaving the Palace of Fine Arts and passing Fort Mason. We spotted this guy laying around near the old Maritime Museum and Aquatic Park. Sweet spot really… the Maritime Museum is shaped like an old ocean liner. The Aquatic Park still has a bay swimming course. There were people actually swimming it, in wet suits, as we walked past. Hardy souls to be sure. Loved this sculpture. Random.

The Ladies of the Palace

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The Ladies of the Palace

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The Palace of Fine Arts. Haven’t been there for years. Not since I was in my early 20′s. At least, I think I was in my early 20′s. Maybe I was 19. Yes, THAT long ago. I love this place.

The Golden Lady

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The Golden Lady

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As Vicki and Sandy finished the marathon (Sandy went along with Vicki the last half of her 13 mile walk), Karen and I wandered along the water from the Golden Gate to the wharf. A long walk, but worth it. Lovely day. Beautiful, gorgeous, and we were there.

Ghirardelli Square

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Ghirardelli Square

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We stood in Ghirardelli Square before going in to enjoy a delicious sundae. The sky was spectacular. Love clouds like this. The view ended up being almost as tasty as the Ghirardelli wares. Yes indeed.

Music Concourse Band Shell

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Music Concourse Band Shell

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They used to have Lindy hops here every week. Lessons provided. That was before the refurbishing. There’s a group trying to get them going again. If they do… wanna go?

Musee Mecanique

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Musee Mecanique

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We had to wander into this place to check it out. Once we did… it was on! Ms. Pacman and Galaga. I won one, Sandy the other. Close, both games. There were some pretty cool things in this building. Free to get in and totally worth it. They have restored many old and original coin operated games, etc. You can get a glimpse of a coin operated peep show (totally G rated) and gawk at the enormous laughing Sal. It’s worth a look and few cents…

Nike Women’s Marathon

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Nike Women’s Marathon

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One of the reasons we went to San Francisco, and what really started our trip planning process in the first place, was that one of our friends had been picked, by lottery, to walk in the Nike Women’s Marathon. 13 miles… impressive. We went to Union Square with her so she could pick up her race stuff. What a crazy scene that was. Tons of people wandering around, in lines, getting free samples of chocolate and some strangely cardboard like cereal. Quite the zoo-ish atmosphere.