歩く友達

I woke up this morning with a text from a friend, Sarah, whom I met at Bible Study, we decided to go for a long walk in downtown San Francisco. We went to many places, and I took many pictures. We visited China Town, Little Italy, the Embarcadero, Pier 39, and Union Square, piddled around on Market Street, it was a great time.

Here are some of the fun photos I took.

Before we set out I took a photo of some daisies. I've been meaning to get a good shot of them, with my cellular camera, to send a very special card to someone in the near future. You know, mushy stuff. 

First stop was China town. I absolutely loved the area. It's busy and full of countless markets selling a variety of different things. My sense of smell was tickled, from the scent of fresh herbs on one block, to the waft of warm cinnamon on the next. The sidewalks and half the street was filled with people trying to get by. There were shops selling fine coins and jewelry of jade and gold, DVDs and CD stores, clothing, everything. I felt displaced in a way, but it was a nice feeling, as though I'd stepped into China itself, for a short moment in time.

Out of the many sights and sounds, smells and feelings of China town that I encountered, this stood out to me as the most beautiful. It's a mural dedicated to a particular young person and the many Chinese who strived to make America their home. The mural, as you can see, is painted on the outside of an apartment building, it's so inspiring.

We found Little Italy just in time, as the weather was starting to cool and a fog was rolling in. Across the streets are countless little cafes and trattorias, each having own special and unique atmosphere that draws you in from the sidewalks. 

I think I've seen this place on TV or something...

It's hard to see, but this cathedral is pink and white, it was so darling, like a little girl's castle.

From there, we walked through a lovely suburban area and hit the waterfront. I've never been to Pier 39, so it just seemed natural to explore a little bit of the tourist-y sides of San Francisco. 

  All in all, it was a very fun trip. I hope to get out and explore more of San Francisco soon. :)