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An Unexpected Meet-up in San Francisco

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I went to South America in May 2024 on a tour.   We went to Brazil, Argentina and Peru, and stayed in touch with quite a few from the tour.   Afterall, you are with these people for two weeks solid, you do develop relationships with a few.  Especially the single people!

One of which lives in San Francisco, and we follow each other on Facebook pretty closely, as she travels all over the world!    She saw I was in SF, and wanted to meet up.  OMG, why didn't I think of that before I traveled?

We met up after my application, and spent 5 hours catching up over the last couple of years.  SOOO fun!    We found out we were born 4 days apart - same year!  OH MY, did not know that.    She plans to come to Portugal, and cannot wait, we get along really well.

So fun to meet people, and stay in touch from all over the world!  The photo was one I took years ago in SF at sunset.

Here is my friend Vanessa and I.

 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sounds like good times.  

Jan 22, 2026 04:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... how fun and what a great picture. Is that an espresso martini in your hand? My favorite when made just right.

Jan 22, 2026 05:25 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Nina Hollander, Broker it was an expresso martini, sort of celebrating.  Finished my appt with the Consulate and went pretty well.

Jan 22, 2026 09:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner 👍

Jan 22, 2026 01:28 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

How wonderful! Staying in touch with those we bond with is so important!

Jan 22, 2026 05:30 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Joan,
You're gathering quite a list of people who will go visit you after you relocate to Portugal. 

Jan 22, 2026 06:49 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Carol Williams kind of funny after these tours, you follow some on FB, and they remain your friends.    After the trip in September, I added more friends to my list!   ALL fun!

Jan 22, 2026 09:21 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

So Joan, what is the drinks you both were drinking.  Sounds like a fun time with her and sure you will spend more time together.

 

Jan 22, 2026 09:16 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Will Hamm I was drinking an expresso martini, and she had something with mangos in it.   Not sure, she ordered it.

Jan 22, 2026 09:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- I love this!!!   Think of all of the people you've met over the years!!!  Love the picture of you two. 

Jan 22, 2026 07:13 PM