Category: SanFran Chronicles
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The Hills of San Francisco
Have you ever heard of San Francisco’s Bus No. 1? The No. 1 bus (1-California line) cruises along California Street, cutting across San Francisco. Starting from the east in the Financial District, it sweeps through Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Pacific Heights, all the way to the western end at the Richmond District, connecting you to…
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The Mind Reader at the Market
In San Francisco’s Japan Town, the male cashier at Nijiya Market is always super friendly and polite. Even if you’re in another line, if his register opens up, he’ll kindly call you over to check out. He’s the definition of a dedicated worker. Today, I was dragging my feet leaving school and got caught in…
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Learning Never Ends
BART is a train that travels through the Transbay Tube, an underwater tunnel that crosses the bay. My friends, who all live in Dublin, had BART passes, but I needed to buy a ticket.
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A Stroll Through Presidio
Having spent all of yesterday cleaning and doing laundry, I figured I deserve a break on this chill Sunday. After a quick breakfast, I lazily packed my bag and stepped out. With no real destination in mind, I often end up at the Starbucks on Fillmore, just around the corner. My imagination is so wild…
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‘Rock Vault’ in Las Vegas
On the way back, I wanted to listen to McAuley Schenker Group’s ‘Anytime’ on Apple Music, but it wasn’t available. Apple needs to step up! (It’s available now.) Reflecting on the show, I briefly thought about a guitar-burning act during a Jimi Hendrix song, but setting the hotel on fire would be problematic. 🔥
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San Francisco Express Half-Day Adventure
Catch a glimpse of San Francisco’s famous coffee cake at Super Mira, then head to Japantown for a quick 5-minute browse each at Daiso and Kinokuniya Bookstore. After a leisurely walk down Fillmore Street, hop in an Uber to snap some pics at the twisty Lombard Street.
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San Francisco Crisis
In my memories, San Francisco wasn’t an incredibly glamorous city, but Market Street, connected to Fisherman’s Wharf, was always bustling with people, and Union Square and the piers were forever packed with tourists.
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My Brother Went to the Ballpark Alone the Next Day
Soon, I heard the familiar organ music from baseball games, and the crowd erupted in cheers. It wasn’t pre-recorded; it was a live performance. Even as someone who doesn’t know much about baseball, the electrifying atmosphere made my heart race. But once the game started, my lack of interest in sports made me bored. To…
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San Francisco Scenery
San Francisco is dotted with parks, both big and small. Some are massive, like Golden Gate Park, which is even larger than New York’s Central Park! Regardless of size, these parks are filled with dogs. 🐶