farmer's market

This weekend I did one of my favorite things, stock up on delicious fruit and veg at the farmer's market. I recently moved here from the East coast, so California really does feel like a cornucopia produce-wise.  

the apple store staircase

I went to the Apple Store in SF and took this pic from behind the glass staircase. On either side of the stairs you see people milling about in the store, and straight ahead,  you see people on the street walking by.

ferry building

One of the main ferry terminals at the Embarcadero, with downtown buildings in the background. The clock tower belongs to the main ferry building, which houses a farmer's market, shops (mainly gourmet foods), and restaurants.

technicolor house

While I'm on the subject of Painted Ladies, check this one out. SO ridiculously colorful! 

painted ladies with people walking by

The Victorian style houses of San Francisco are often painted in super bright colors, usually with a different color for the window frames and architectural trimmings. These 3 "Painted Ladies" are located on Valencia St.

Mission pool

This is the last outdoor community pool in San Francisco. And it has such a cool mural on the front. It is usually only open in the summertime.

Los Rosales - authentic mexican food

The tables here looked inviting.

foxy lady boutique

This shop is on Mission near 22nd St. Apparently it's a great place to purchase a Halloween costume.

parking lot

I liked the way the late afternoon sun was casting shadows on the corrugated metal siding on the buildings at the back of this small parking lot in the Mission.

girl and gulls on beach

This girl was squealing with delight as the seagulls swooped above her. 

This photo was taken just south of San Francisco at Half Moon Bay where they hold the world famous annual surfing competition, Mavericks Surf Contest.

http://www.maverickssurf.com/home/

foggy sunset over sutro tower

In the evenings, the fog rolls in from the Pacific.  As one friend put it, it's like dry ice being poured over the hilltops.

alcatraz in the fog

Here's Alcatraz prison looking mysterious in the foggy distance.