Saturday 31 May 2014

San Francisco

 

I was reminded of the city of San Francisco when watching the America's Cup yacht racing last year – which New Zealand lost from a seemingly unlosable position – sigh.  But if you think yacht racing is boring just look at this clip of the New Zealand boat almost flipping over and then miraculously righting itself.

 
We may not have won but the beautiful harbour was showcased.  The iconic Golden Gate bridge.  Alcatraz.  What's not to like?
I spent 3 weeks there once and enjoyed the city enormously.  I can vouch for the truth of the fact that summers in San Francisco can be a lot colder than you expect.


My first and only experience of live baseball was in San Francisco.  I found it quite mysterious – but then I guess most Americans would say the same about cricket or rugby!
I particularly enjoyed the time I spent in Sausalito.  You have to cross the Golden Gate Bridge to get there.

4 comments:

  1. The pictures certainly are beautiful. Blessings, Catherine

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  2. I visited San Francisco a long time ago, but I loved it, and always hoped to go back there. One day....

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  3. Going there in June! Can't wait :)

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  4. I love San Francisco TOO!!! I may well have visited it for the last time though. Summer and I went last October and it was as beautiful as ever!!

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