Category: California

postcard from america

We arrived in San Francisco in February 2010 on the day of the Chinese New Year parade (Year of the Tiger) so having dumped the suitcases in the Argonaut on Fisherman’s Wharf we headed back into the city centre to observe the preparations of various bands and participants and then took our places on Post Street to watch the floats go by. We loved the dancing lions and the kindergarten children dressed up as little tigers, the different bands and the dancing. The fire crackers were loud and the elaborate costumes colourful. A great experience!

postcard from america

Whenever we visited San Francisco we always stayed at the Argonaut hotel down in Fisherman’s Wharf. I liked it there. I loved that we were close to the waters of San Francisco bay and easy transport links including the Powell and Hyde Streets Cable Car. The turnaround for this route was just around the corner from the hotel so we could always get a seat on this iconic form of transport.

Square September: Pink

Becky’s September square photo challenge Day eight!  She would like us to share photos which embrace ‘pink’ –  there could be pink in the photo, the subject or photographer could be ‘tickled pink’*, or indeed looking ‘in the pink’*.  A photo that manages to do all three things is the ultimate offering.

'Painted Lady' - San Francisco

*‘in the pink’ means in perfect condition, or in good health, and ‘tickled pink’ means delighted.

September Squares | Pink