Quick Takes on Our San Francisco Getaway
My wife and I recently returned from a trip to San Francisco, my first trip there. We had a fantastic time!
Rather than composing a long post on the details, I thought that I'd write a rapid-fire review of some of what we experienced. You might find it helpful if you're considering a first-time visit:
Cable cars and trolleys: Charming and practical. The trolleys SF has now come from all over the world. We rode some from Italy and saw one from Cincinnati's former fleet.
Sea Lions on Pier 39 off of Embarcadero: Funny.
Chocolate at Recchiuti Confections: Exquisite.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: The permanent collection is outstanding, including pieces from such disparate artists as Calder and Picasso. The current exhibitions are boring and unexceptional.
Union Square: A really fun place, even though the band's cover version of Who Can It Be Now? (an old Men at Work tune) was sort of annoying.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): Wow!
Tadich Grill: Great food, great service, great atmosphere, fun place!
The View from Twin Peaks: Breathtaking!
Ghiradelli's: Tasty, as always.
A Big Regret: Not going into the National Maritime Museum.
Most Enjoyable Shopping Venue: The recently-refurbished (2003) Ferry Building, on Embarcadero where Market Street ends.
People: Incredibly friendly and helpful!
Unexpected pleasure: Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, close to the Museum of Modern Art. Its doors were open and people were praying there. The creche was stunning as was a life-sized depiction of Jesus near the Stations of the Cross.
Not Worth the Time: A wax museum in the Fishermen's Wharf district. We wouldn't have gone if we didn't have free admission. About one-third of the persons portrayed actually looked like them.
Unexpected Treat: Boudin, A bakery, restaurant, deli, and kitchenware store that's really neat.
Biggest Regret: Being unable to hook up with some old high school friends.
Biggest Pleasure: Being able to hook up with some old high school friends.
Greatest Blessing: Taking a pleasure trip with my wife, our first since before our two twenty-something kids were born.