britt + sf

as i mentioned, britt johnston (a friend from high school) came in for a visit to sf.  she had to combine a california vacation get-away with catching up with old friends with worrying about her parents house in minot flooding (they live on the edge of a river/bridge) with trying to see all the sights!  so, we had BIG shoes to fill!

with a couple trips to sf, hours of shopping, and clint & conni's house acting as our hub, i think she left happy! 



chinatown -- i took her about two blocks in & we bailed.  too many people on those tiny sidewalks!




on all 4 corners around union square are hearts with various artsy decor.




this was my favorite one.  so much detail on such a big heart!




we made a stop by alamo park -- from the full  house opening scene -- i realize i've shot this sight a million times before, but look at those clouds!



jack took the opportunity to rip up some lovely, city park grass.  i caught a couple less-than-impressed glances from other patrons, but i showed no shame.  little man is set in his ways.



his mouth is in the ground.  that takes some motivation!



again, one of those shots that you've taken a million times, but can't resist!  both times that we went to sf we had beautiful skies.  that happens about 10% of the time & usually isn't forecasted, so lucky us!

while admiring the view, we found a friend! 
we also got a show -- him eating a fish & a pelican trying to snipe his feast.  did you know that they have to throw around the fish in order to get the pieces off?  we thought he was just messing around, but it came quite clear as he was barking at the pelican that he had no choice!



a view of the city skyline.



alcatraz in the distance. one of my favorite bay details = old ship port docks. 

alcatraz again.

up next: mama sautner visits!  t-minus 4 hours until her arrival!