NOB HILL, SAN FRANCISCO--Just to write the dateline seems to make this trip worthwhile. MaryAnn is so excited to be here. And, believe it or not, the beauty of the place is exceeded by the frenetic energy of the people. Of course, we havn't been out of the downtown area yet. We are going to buy a transportation pass which allows unlimited transit free...even includes a cruise of the bay.
So far the trip has had a few "missed bullets." We landed in San Jose instead of the smarter move of landing in Oakland. But the was a free shuttle to the Caltrain station in nearby Santa Clara and a $5.50 trainride to downtown SF. Then there is the hotel employees' strike and lockout of 14 hotels. So far our hotel, The Chancellor, has not been affected but the bellboy says it may happen any time. Another missed bullet. Btw, The Chancellor is right on Union Square and charges about $100 weeknights and $150 weekends...not bad.
Yesterday we walked to the top of Nob Hill, ate in Chinatown, went through the cable car museum, and walked all around the Union Square area. My legs are a little sore this morning...and I have been riding my bike 50 to 100 miles per week! And now...breakfast.
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