I visited San Francisco over Labor Day weekend. San Francisco has an international feel, with people of different nationalities, Victorian style buildings, and the world's largest Chinatown outside of China. With summers consisting of mostly sunny skies and 70's during the day, San Francisco is an excellent way to escape the Texas summer heat. What stuck out to me is how unique San Francisco is from other U.S. cities - cable cars, steep hills, and an island that used to serve as a prison.
Pictures:
Random places in San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatrez Island
Lombard Street
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
San Diego
I was in San Diego to enjoy the beautiful views of the city. San Diego shares some similarities to Austin - the live music, the water views, laid back people, and of course the beauty. Impact's mission trips to Ensenada, Mexico inspired me to make this trip. All in all, a great way to enjoy God's creation.
Places I visited
Coronado Island which included a stop at the Hotel del Coronado (which is more than a hotel - it is a tourist destination with the beach, shops, and cafes)
Gaslamp district
Little Italy
Old Town - a section of San Diego featuring Mexican restaurants, gift shops, and historic sites
Harbor Drive
And, I also grabbed lunch with Justin, a former Tarrytowner, at the Island Prime. The Island Prime is a seafood and steak restaraunt near the airport and has views of the ocean, downtown San Diego, and Coronado Island - a great way to enjoy beautiful scenery, live music, and good food. Eating at Island Prime is definitely eating in paradise. It is similar to the Oasis in Austin.
More Pictures
The flight to San Diego was an adventure, in a good way. When I checked my flight status online, I noticed my outbound flight would be delayed at least 40 minutes so I went to the airport early to catch an earlier flight (I had a connection in Houston and I didn't want to risk missing it). I got to Houston just in time to catch an earlier Houston-San Diego flight (I later found out my original Houston-San Diego flight would also be delayed). I ended up arriving in San Diego 2 hours earlier than scheduled - all because my original flight was delayed by 40 minutes. Imagine that - the first time a flight delay worked in my favor :) Wow, God really does work in ways we don't know about.
Places I visited
Coronado Island which included a stop at the Hotel del Coronado (which is more than a hotel - it is a tourist destination with the beach, shops, and cafes)
Gaslamp district
Little Italy
Old Town - a section of San Diego featuring Mexican restaurants, gift shops, and historic sites
Harbor Drive
And, I also grabbed lunch with Justin, a former Tarrytowner, at the Island Prime. The Island Prime is a seafood and steak restaraunt near the airport and has views of the ocean, downtown San Diego, and Coronado Island - a great way to enjoy beautiful scenery, live music, and good food. Eating at Island Prime is definitely eating in paradise. It is similar to the Oasis in Austin.
More Pictures
The flight to San Diego was an adventure, in a good way. When I checked my flight status online, I noticed my outbound flight would be delayed at least 40 minutes so I went to the airport early to catch an earlier flight (I had a connection in Houston and I didn't want to risk missing it). I got to Houston just in time to catch an earlier Houston-San Diego flight (I later found out my original Houston-San Diego flight would also be delayed). I ended up arriving in San Diego 2 hours earlier than scheduled - all because my original flight was delayed by 40 minutes. Imagine that - the first time a flight delay worked in my favor :) Wow, God really does work in ways we don't know about.
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