Travel: San Franciso
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An Amazing Succulent: Rock Purslane
I love gardens and all things botanical and I am always on the lookout for interesting plants and great garden design, where ever our travels take us! The love for all things drought tolerant is particularly strong in California, by necessity, but also because so many of the drought tolerant species are just downright wonderful.…
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The Westerfield House Victorian Mansion On Alamo Square
The Victorian architecture movement that can be seen in great glory in San Francisco includes both relatively modest homes as well as grand ones. And some of the grands ones are so stunning and well, large, they really take your breath away! Well at least if you are an architecture buff like myself, otherwise they…
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The Painted Ladies Victorian Row Houses On Alamo Square, San Francisco
Above: The very famous row of comparatively humble Victorian row houses who lucked out with their position in the foreground of the view of downtown San Francisco. The painted ladies victorian row houses are one of those tourist attractions that I have to admit I may have only visited once or so when I lived…
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Alamo Square Park In San Francisco Is A Must Visit!
Above: A view of the well know “painted ladies” and the San Francisco skyline, from Alamo Square Park One of the unexpected highlights of my recent stay in San Francisco was a visit to Alamo Square, a residential neighborhood and park in in the Western Addition nieghborhood. The park is located on a hill, and…
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San Francisco’s Wealth Of Architectural Detail
If you happen to be an architecture buff or just love architectural history, then San Francisco is certainly a must visit kind of place. I’ll admit I lived in San Francisco for a few years, but never quite realized the richness of design and detail seen with so many of the historic buildings. It also…
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A Golden Gate Bridge Adventure Atop The Hop On Hop Off Bus
I’ve shared with you many of the iconic San Francisco landmarks that we enjoyed from the double decker hop-on hop-off bus, but now drum roll, for the most memorable part! Who knew that a ride across the Golden Gate Bridge atop the double decker hop-on hop-off bus would also be a thriller? And if you…
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Iconic San Franciso Landmarks To Enjoy From The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus!
I am back from a two week vacation/family get together in Northern California, which we were lucky enough to squeeze in before the unfortunate latest Corona restrictions, sigh. And yes, that means lots and lots of travel photos to share with you! So lets get started! What does one do when you plane arrives at…
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A Climb Up The Enchanting Filbert Steps On Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
At long last I had a chance to re-visit one of my very favorite places, the Filbert Steps, on Telegraph Hill in my beloved San Francisco. I always had a feeling that I had left my heart on these steps, and yes indeed I have reconfirmed this sentiment. Best of all, I was so very…