Visiting Friends

Kelly and Naomi arrived late Friday night. We had a great day Saturday before they headed off to Portland Sunday morning.

Here is a brief itinerary of a full, fun day in San Francisco.

Wake up around 8am. Cook breakfast of omelets.
Head to the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market for fun urbanity, overwhelming diversity and prices, and a good lunch of rotisserie chicken, bread and cheese, and organic peaches.
Catch the N-Judah to Golden Gate Park. Enjoy a stroll into the park to the Tour de Fat. (While I' m not a fan of alcohol in general I will not hestitate to admit that Fat Tire is my favorite beer out there.) Good beer, fun music, tons of bikes and the great people who ride them, and hilarious antics.
A side trip to the convention center to pick up the rental car. Finding the rental storefront closed. Heading to the Castro to soak in the gayness, eat a good dinner of thai food (I love pad kew mao) and some gelato.
A leisurely stroll down 18th street towards Dolores Park and the Mission. Stumbling upon Cinema in the Park at Dolores park while taking in the panoramic views of the city.
Stopping in for the first time at Bi-Rite Creamery for some of the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. [At some point I will make a posting completely dedicated to this amazing creamery].
Home on the BART for a few hours of reading and relaxation before sleep.

A perfect vacation day for all three of us. Gluttonous, exhausting, exhilarating, and filled with a diversity of urban life.