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Back from the Bay Area

Old Air Canada 767 landing.
This is an old photo — Air Canada jets haven’t had this paint job in ages.

It was great to wander around the streets of San Francisco and San Jose with Wendy, take in temperatures well above freezing and to catch up with family at my cousin Rafy’s wedding, but it’s also good to be back.

Our flight home arrived just after six this morning, and we’re spending today — the last day of our time off from work — decompressing, unpacking and getting re-adjusted to the time and climate. It’s great to have an extra day between returning from a trip and getting back to work; if you can ever make that kind of arrangement, do it.

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Scenes from a Vacation, Part Five

Sign: 'There will be a $5.00 charge for whining.

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Scenes from a Vacation, Part Four

It’s always nice to have a cooperative subject when taking photos.

Seagull outside the Ferry Building, San Francisco.

Seagull outside the Ferry Building, San Francisco.

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Scenes from a Vacation, Part Three

Saw this on a shelf in San Francisco and couldn’t resist taking a picture: Betty Crocker’s “Warm Delights” cake. A little water, a couple of minutes in the microwave, and you have a tasty snack. Like Patrick Henry said: “Give me convenience or give me death!”

Betty Crocker 'Warm Delights' cake -- just add water and microwave.

In case you were curious, here’s a review of Hot Fudge Brownie Warm Delights from The Impulsive Buy.

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Scenes from a Vacation, Part Two

We visited the Ginger Ninja’s friend from college, Jasmine, in Oakland yesterday. We took the BART to Rockridge station where I saw all this Valentine’s Day-themed chalk grafitti outside the station:

'I heart you' chalk grafitti outside Rockridge BART station.

'I like your smile' chalk grafitti outside Rockridge BART station.

'Thank you 4 being you' chalk grafitti outside Rockridge BART station.

'You are beautiful' chalk grafitti outside Rockridge BART station.

'You are special' chalk grafitti outside Rockridge BART station.

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Scenes from a Vacation, Part One

Having fun. Hanging out all day with the Ginger Ninja, enjoying cloudless skies, springtime temperatures and ridiculous hills. Did some fancy-pants shopping at Nordstrom. Bought Chances Are… and Survivor from City Lights. Ate some good Korean food and Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. More later.

Chinatown gate on Grant Street, San Francisco.
The Chinatown gate on Grant Street in San Francisco.

Interior of City Lights bookstore, San Francisco.
Interior of City Lights bookstore, San Francisco.

Interior of City Lights bookstore, San Francisco.
Interior of City Lights bookstore, San Francisco.

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Photo: Bored Bears

The original title of the photo is Bored Bears, but I think they’re more relaxed than bored…

Two bored-looking brown bears, sitting side by side.
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