San Francisco

I arrived in SF on Monday night. My friend, Luxe, lives in the Mission district. Tuesday was just about a perfect day. I awoke early and went for the run up and down Dolores Avenue. The hill work was intense and I was mad proud of myself. I earned the many pastries that followed at Tartine Bakery. Luxe, Kelly and I took the MUNI to North Beach. We visited City Lights book store. Louis Armstrong was playing as I browsed both floors. I bought a graphic novel before heading to the Rouge bar for homemade beer. My friend, Sadie, met up with us from Oakland. We had to eat at my favorite chinese restaurant, House of Nanking, before leaving North Beach. The food was outstanding. We ordered a variety of dishes and shared. This is key at House of Nanking because if you order similar dishes, the owner will yell at you for being an idiot. We made our way back to the Mission district with full bellies. Kelly and Luxe needed a nap. Sadie and I kept going and walked all over the mission district. We stopped for pancakes and waffles at the Baghdad Cafe. Hella good! After three hours of walking, we made our way over to Oakland, but not before stopping for tacos. The tacos weren't outstanding but Mexican food is kinda like bad sex. Even when it's bad, it's still satisfying. Avi, Sadie's brother picked us up at the BART station. I finished the night with a beer at the Avenue Bar where two Beastie Boys songs played.