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8.14.2019
Food for the people
Got to say, so far I haven't been too impressed by the LA cuisine. It's not on a par with SF. But Mao's Kitchen in Venice has a nice "Chinese country cooking" which I really like. This is mapo tofu with peanuts.
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From phone
8.12.2019
Our little LA castle
Now we've been in LA for 3 weeks and I'm liking it so far. And as Sarah is the one with the car, I'm off to the bus when she's not around.
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From phone
8.11.2019
Total Saturday shutdown
Jay and Jill were supposed to come visit us this weekend, but something came up. Sarah is catching up on the developments in Hongkong on the internet and I... am enjoying the sun :-)
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8.10.2019
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8.01.2019
World's best sunshine
Santa Monica Beach. Intense sunshine, extreme UV-index. A problem? C'mon, why on earth would you set foot in southern California if you hate sunshine? :-)
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From phone
7.31.2019
Lighthouse beach
Where the paved path ends and the unending sand starts. Ocean Front Walk, Lighthouse Beach, CA.
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7.30.2019
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7.28.2019
Like a breeze
I love the breeze from the ocean. Without it, and with the current humidity, it would be unbearable. Downtown LA is cooking in the mid 90s.
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From phone
7.27.2019
A veggie surrounding
Gotta love the greenery some people have on their property. Looks cozy.
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7.25.2019
Escape the heat
The tropical monsoon system from the Gulf of Mexico has parked over the Inland Empire. You can tell by the high clouds. 101 degrees F and high humidity. But here by the ocean it's 81 degrees and a comfortable breeze. Awesome.
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From phone
7.24.2019
Cute enough
Our rental house is great but no, we are not using the whole house. We are one of two tenants. But the Mercedes we have on a 6-week lease is overkill. I told Sarah we should go for a Toyota, but she is a MB or BMW kind of girl. And who am I to even start arguing. I don't even have a friggin driver's license...
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7.23.2019
City of Angels... and cars
Hot, humid and cars, cars, cars... Do you really want to move to Los Angeles, honey?
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From phone
7.21.2019
My Ba(y)by
Knowing we'll be going to LA for the rest of the summer the Bay looks more beautiful than ever... I'm gonna miss the Bay Area.
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From phone
7.20.2019
Going to the Southland
Last day in Cleveland Heights before going to LA. Sarah is already there, but I'll be returning to our house in Sausalito first over the weekend. My flight is on Monday.
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From phone
7.16.2019
Foldable trucks allowed
Long trucks are having a difficult time atop Nob Hill. Funny thing is, these signs only appear at the top of the steep streets, not at the bottom...
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From phone
7.13.2019
San Francisco is everywhere
Somewhere in Jerusalem? Nope, Dolores street, Mission district, San Francisco.
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From phone
7.11.2019
Sky is the limit
3 of The City's newest skyscrapers. All hi-tech. All hi-risk. All hi-life. Welcome to San Francisco.
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From phone
7.10.2019
Fingers crossed
Have you ever double crossed yourself? I do it every day. To and from work.
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From phone
7.08.2019
The color of heaven
Our favorite Jacaranda on 18th street, Mission. Sarah literally gasped when we passed it today.
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From phone
7.05.2019
Duty calls - it's the Fourth!
Happy 4th! We're visiting Richard in Lafayette and both he and Sarah are a bit sick, so I'm off to Round Table Pizza to get them some yummies.
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From phone
7.04.2019
The days are packed
Packing the car for the Holiday tomorrow? You might want to consider a bigger vehicle, folks.
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7.03.2019
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6.29.2019
Pride week
555 California, former Bank of California Center. The rainbow flag flaps alongside the US flag.
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6.27.2019
Paneer makhani
Late lunch at Pakwan on O'Farrell. Crazy amount of food. One of my favorite eateries.
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6.25.2019
6.24.2019
A proper pick up
The Market-Jones-McAllister intersection in the notorious Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Waiting for Trevor to pick me up.
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From phone
6.22.2019
Cooling off
The heat is on again. We have stayed the night at some friends house in Montara and now enjoying the beach. The ocean is surprisingly still in the gentle offshore wind. I'm getting the Santa Cruz feeling.
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The Painkiller
Good old Judas is coming to Warfield next week. I planned to see them in Concord in 2011 but got sick. Maybe this is the (last) chance to see the metal icons.
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From phone
6.21.2019
Straight ahead and follow the signs
Never seen this before: "Tsunami evacuation route". But what if the Big One strikes inland?
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From phone
6.19.2019
But cash only
Although the San Francisco - Sausalito ferry only takes about 25 minutes, there is a large selection of beverages and snacks for the so inclined to choose from. Even alcohol.
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6.17.2019
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6.15.2019
Stand and deliver
The new BART trains are fresh and clean. AC that works properly, plenty of space and digital announcement boards. But there are comparably few seats. BART probably wants us to stand all the way from Millbrae to Antioch on weekdays.
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From phone
Time to give up the kitsch
Royal Arts Co in Sausalito is closing "after 35 years". 35 years of kitsch? I don't know. And I don't know if kitsch is royal art. But I don't know a lot of things. I just live here.
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From phone
6.13.2019
Rare by the ocean
Such beautiful Poinciana we found by the ocean. They are usually not thriving in windy places, so this is a rare find.
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From phone
6.12.2019
The Bay Area is sweltering
97 degrees in the City today, so Trevor was hell bent to dip a toe at the Aquatic Cove on the lunch break.
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From phone
6.11.2019
For rent
Good morning everybody. Another hot day in the Bay Area. Our neighbors up the street are renting out. Any of our international friends who wants to take a shot at it? Call or email us.
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Cream of ice
Lappert's ice cream in Sausalito. Perfect when it's 94 degrees and sweat is trickling down your neck.
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From phone
6.09.2019
Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA
After a few errands across town which are melting by the hour, we finally arrive at the beach. Yay!
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From phone
6.08.2019
Scorcher coming up
California has one of the best climates in the world. But in the summertime, the scorchers which spell triple digits, are a concern. This weekend and on Monday we expect one to arrive here in the Bay Area. I love the sunshine, but if it's too hot I'm not the biggest fan.
6.06.2019
June 6th
I was reminded by Sarah that today is the Swedish National Holiday. The Golden Gate Bridge throws a fanfare!
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