(Today's Blogger: Vicky) We had a great time exploring San Francisco. We first were blessed to spend Sunday night in a local hotel taken care of for us by a woman from the local church, who also arranged for us to have daily passes for the cable cars and street cars. We were really appreciative of her thoughtfulness and generousity. The kids totally loved riding the cable cars, especially when they found out that they could hang off of the cars while it goes really fast. I tried really hard to resist, but as the kids and Fr. Michael will tell you, there were numerous times that I told them to hold on with both hands and of course also told my hubby to "Please hold onto them!"
We spent time exploring the Maritime National Park ; saw Lombard Street; checked out Ghiradelli Square; and generally enjoyed riding around.
We spent Monday night with Fuad and Mary Farraj (who Fr. Michael knew from SOYO days) and their great boys. We all enjoyed the great steak dinner they provided for us. The next day we went to the Academy of Science Museum which was a great museum. While the rest of the family started at the science museum, I first snuck away to check out the Japanese Tea Garden which I have always wanted to see. It was a very peaceful and beautiful place to visit. I definitely appreciated the peacefulness!! After a busy day in San Fran, we headed out to visit David and Lisa Hanna and their sweet girls, Emily and Madeline, in nearby Pleasanton. They had graciously agreed to watch Muskini for us while we explored San Francisco. Their girls couldn't quite get used to "Muskini" for her name, so they nicknamed her "Zucchini" They also found out that despite Muskini's great age (she's 15 years old!) she is still very fast as she had made a break for it and it took both David and Lisa hightailing after her before they caught up with her and brought her back.
(Thanks again David and Lisa, we owe you one!!!)
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