San Francisco cable car
Many people told me that I'd fall in love with San Francisco as I had with Barcelona, Spain, my former home. I was shocked to find that the two are quite different and was surprised when I didn't fall as hard for SF. While the two don't look all that alike, both cities are at the core wholly European. In San Francisco the pace of life is slower, palm trees abound and the skyscrapers only block the sun from shining down on a small portion of the city, something this NYC gal can appreciate. Electric public transportation rules and buses even have racks in the front to carry your bicycle to your final destination. It's a curious city that feels more like an expansive borough, even though it's only 7 x 7 square miles. The style is a bit hippy, with plenty of Jesus lookalikes walking around, yet at the same time it has a 50s rockabilly air. Here is a sampling of the best SF has to offer:
*A small airport warning for traveling ladies: Do NOT wear maxi dresses or any other long/flowy garment to the airport, that is unless you fancy a security pat-down.*
