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Sights on a December night walk in San Francisco's Pacific Heights

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

gym at Pacific Place, SFAfter a long day in the car yesterday and working at my computer I felt the need for some exercise.

Sure, I could have gone to the gym downstairs in my building, a handy facility to be sure. But with the stars twinkling, the air fresh and hills beckoning, why stay indoors?

San Francisco is a great place for walking, especially in my area in the north end of town--hills for exercise and tremendous views; friendly neighborhoods like upper Polk and the Fillmore; beautiful homes, both large and small. Neighbors are out walking, too, those with dogs and others returning home from dinner at one of the fine neighborhood restaurants.

So off I headed, along Jackson from Van Ness Avenue to Lyon Street, returning on Pacific. 45 minutes later, I was home, well exercised and smiling, happy to have seen so much beauty in so few minutes.

I hope you enjoy this slide show of holiday lights!

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Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I really does not take a lot of effort to take a good walk.  It is making time for it.

Dec 08, 2012 12:53 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I did enjoy it, Lottie. I love the one with the colored lights around the arched entry. Merry Christmas.

Dec 08, 2012 12:56 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Very nice slide show Lottie.   I need to get out and walk more myself. 

Dec 08, 2012 03:47 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

San Francisco is definitely a place to live if you don't want to go to the gym.  I remember walking there and being in severe upper thigh pain from all the hills :).  I didn't see the slide show because you have to download Smilebox, but I bet those lights are fabulous.

Dec 08, 2012 05:13 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jane, can't you simply click on the video and have it play?

 

Dec 09, 2012 02:07 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Toni, and Jim -- I'm glad you enjoyed the light show. Walking in my neighborhood is so much fun, especially this time of year.

Dec 09, 2012 02:08 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Tim, the hardest part about taking an evening walk is getting up out of the chair, and pulling away from the computer.

Dec 09, 2012 02:09 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Lottie - I'll take a walk with the holiday lights over the gym any day.  Great photos!

Dec 09, 2012 05:05 AM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

Lottie - it's always fun to take a stroll through the neighborhood and see what decorations the neighbors have put up for the holidays. Thanks for sharing the slide show.

Dec 10, 2012 04:12 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Beautiful slide show Lottie!  Is is freezing here - would love to go for a walk in warmer weather!

Dec 12, 2012 09:30 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

We've been enjoying a range of weather--heavy rains a week ago; then 3 very warm & mellow days last weekend; this week quite chilly (for us! 50-55°) days. Today is gorgeous--sunny and crisp. Good for walk about the City.

Dec 13, 2012 12:47 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Laura and Nancy - glad you enjoy your vicarious walk through my neighborhood! Wishing you the best,

Dec 13, 2012 12:47 AM