What an amazing city! And what a perfect 48ish hours we have spent here!
Riding into the city, after crossing the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge (quite a milestone on our little adventure), I was instantly impressed by the architecture. Every house (mostly 3-story row houses) was colorful and unique and yet they all complimented each other perfectly. The way they rise up on the steep hillsides in layers is so impressive that I can't imagine a more beautiful city.
We settled into our hostel, got ourselves fed and washed and set out to explore. We hit a few of the essential areas on our first night and the next morning - little Italy, North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf.
They were interesting, but the real fun began on Saturday afternoon when we hooked up with Annie and Nick. We headed to Haight and Ashbury, the heart of San Fransisco in the 60s and 70s, and still the funkiest part of town. We spent the afternoon eating crepes, shopping in crazy thrift shops, browsing bookshops, and getting Annie's nose peirced (yay!). We ate Burmese for dinner - an amazing feast! - and then met up with Kitty, Joe and Justin and headed to the pub, where things got even more interesting. Like good canadians, we kept the beer flowing all night long until all 7 of us were sitting under our table (try it sometime - it's an interesting perspective), sharing jokes and stories like we were all old friends.
Nick drove us home at 2:30, via the word's crookedest street (Weeeeeee!) and his apartment where we climbed up to the roof for an awesome view of the city and the full moon.
Our whole gang of San Fran friends were just amazing people - the kind you feel like you've known forever when you've only just met them - and they made our time in the city a thousand times more exciting than it could have been with out them. Hats off to all you backroaders - you rock!
Today, Jodie and I woke up early (despite our late night) and tackled the city one last time. We were on a mission - taking in the famer's market, shopping for funky jewelry and clothes on Haight, and watching Chicago (the musical). We're exhausted tonight, but it was well worth it. We'll ride out of the city tomorrow, but we won't be saying goodbye for ever. This place is definitely worth another trip!
~Christine
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It was GREAT seeing you guys on Saturday and hanging out at the Bitter End (aptly named that evening!). i think i made plans to meet up with you guys in south america??? i'm packing as we speak.....
hey joe,
you're on for a repeat in chile! send us an email (likethepear_9@hotmail.com) so we can keep in touch.
Chris
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