Discovering the Joys of San Francisco

There is much to love about the City by the Bay. It is compact: Seven miles wide by seven miles long. So it's easy to get around by walking or via public transportation. It is rich in history and culture: The population exploded during the 1849 Gold Rush, going from around 1000 people in 1848 … Continue reading Discovering the Joys of San Francisco →

San Francisco Botanical Garden

If you ever have a chance to visit this beautiful "City by the Bay," make sure you get over to the botanical garden there as it's among the best in the world. The garden is divided into sections of the world where specific flowers, plants, bushes and trees grow. For example, in the "Southeast Asian … Continue reading San Francisco Botanical Garden →

Missing Family, Missing Hope

"I left my heart in San Francisco. High on a hill, it calls to me. To be where little cable cars climb half way to the stars, the morning fog may chill the air. I don't care. My love waits there..."--Tony Bennett The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco I am so desperate to see … Continue reading Missing Family, Missing Hope →

The Beauty of San Francisco’s Botanical Garden

Although I have been to Golden Gate Park before, I had never seen the stunningly beautiful Botanical Garden located there. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of exploring it for the first time. Here is a map of the park. As you may be able to see from the map, the park is divided into different … Continue reading The Beauty of San Francisco’s Botanical Garden →