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If you are going to San Francisco... Take me!

In August 2008 I took a trip to California. It was a blast! I stayed for over a week and visited many places. One that sticks out in my mind was San Francisco. I love the TV show Monk and it is filmed there. That is not the only reason, however. I saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and spent time at Fisherman's Warf. It being August, I expected a warm summer day. That was not the case. The sunshine winked at me from time to time but it was windy, cold, and wet. Oh, did I mention the fog? No, well there was plenty of it. I still had a great time and would love to do it again. (Dressed more appropriately for the weather).

Driving on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Alcatraz!

Look out from the Golden Gate Bridge!

I had a drink on the second level with Manny! (I didn't forget about you).

I really like this sign!

Posted by Melody Botting Real Estate Network on 10/23/2008 03:31 AM

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Originally posted at: Mel's Diner - Serving Up The Good Stuff: If you are going to San Francisco... Take me!

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24 Comments on If you are going to San Francisco... Take me!

OCT

2008

Mel, When I lived in Sacramento, I could spend the weekend in San Francisco, Monterrey, Carmel, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley.......that is the part of living in CA that I miss (and of course the great friends I made while I lived there in the 80's)

Julie- It would be really cool to see some of your pictures from back then! I love, love, love CA! It is hard to uproot a Texan, short of Hawaii, but I would certainly dream think about it.

Mel...I have never been to San Francisco, but my folks loved it there. It was their favorite place in the world. I'll be gone all day, off to shoot photos. Please tell the gang I'll be back tomorrow!

Richard- But, of course. You will be missed!

Mel... What the heck are you doing up at this hour?

Richard- Tuesday night I was walking my 118lbs dog. He saw another dog, yadda yadda yadda, I landed on my back REALLY HARD! It didn't bother me until last night so I was drugged and in bed by 8. (And that concludes the lesson on how you build a clock).

AH! San Francisco. Loved it. It was some years ago when I spend a week in CA with a friend and we drove the Coast Highway to San Francisco from LA. What a spectacular drive. Then, San Francisco, the bridge and the beauty.

The highlights were The Embarcadero, The Chocolate Factory, Fisherman's Wharf, The Crookedest Street, and so much more.

Love MONK too.

I have never visited this fine city. Thanks for the personal tour Mel. You are doing such a great job of taking us on vacation with you. Have a great Thursday.

Melody, I've been to San Francisco five times....every time a vacation came up that's where I wanted to go! I absolutely loved it, so much to see and explore--I'm ready any time you are (btw, it was cold and rainy every time :)

Mel - I wish you would have let us know beforehand. I could have given you a list of some great restaurants that mostly the locals go to and are off of the main tourist paths. San Francisco was my favorite city to work in, spen 8 years there. Great eye candy and thanks for the memories.

Mmmm... very cool views. I have never been and do appreciate your eye candy! Thank you, Mel! More please! :-)

Thanks for sharing the pictures Mel. I have a stepbrother that lives in San Diego, but I have not made it to California yet. I plan to one day though.

Well, that is one place I have not been. I would prefer going to the mountains and northern foothills. Good to hear you enjoyed yourself enough to go back!

Jusy say the word Mel! I will meet you there! I love San Fran!

I love San Fran also....except for the weather! I love looking at the golden gate bridge w/all the other tourists & taking pics. KM

Hi Melody,

San Francisco is Fun! I haven't been there since NAR a few years ago. I always tell people to get to Alcatraz. I wouldn't have gone except a friend recommended it to me and it was a GREAT tour.

All the best!

Your getting to be quite the traveler Mel and are putting the camera to good use. Where to next?

OCT

2008

I remember my first trip to the west coast. It was June 2002. I packed shorts and flip flops thinking... Sunny California. I froze my tail off. It's a good thing that my at the time future MIL had some warm clothes I could borrow.

Melody, I not a big California fan, but San Fransisco was great. Thanks for the pix and the memories!

Melody: I love San Francisco too. Took a trip there in 1996. It was so much fun. Got to see the giant Redwoods too. What an amazing trip.

Hi Melody - your pictures are great. It is a fun city.

OCT

2008

Oh boy! Take me too! Iwas ouththere for a wedding recently and it was too much fun. I actually took something of a "Busman's Holiday" and picked up some property flyers in Pacific Heights...Wow! and people say Austin is expensive!

San Fran is sooo much fun. I 've been 3 times. I was over there the last time shopping my art around. Love your pics.

OCT

2008

Mel-It sounds like a great trip. I love the pictures. Glad you had a good time.

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