Monday, June 30, 2008

farmer's market

fruit and veg


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.  

Sunday, June 29, 2008

the apple store staircase

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.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

ferry building

downtown viewed from the ferry terminal


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.

Friday, June 27, 2008

technicolor house

painted lady


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

Thursday, June 26, 2008

painted ladies with people walking by

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.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Mission pool

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.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Los Rosales - authentic mexican food

authentic mexican food

The tables here looked inviting.

Monday, June 23, 2008

foxy lady boutique

foxy lady boutique

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

Sunday, June 22, 2008

parking lot

parking lot in the Mission


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.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

girl and gulls on beach

girl and gulls at half moon bay


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/

Friday, June 20, 2008

foggy sunset over sutro tower

foggy sunset over twin peaks


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.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

alcatraz in the fog

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