Local tourist

After residing in San Francisco for the past five and half years I have certainly removed the Tourist label that new-comers seem to wear unwantedly.  However, I'm not sure that I have rightfully been initiated into the Locals Club.  I've come to realize that this might just be the best of both worlds- knowing the great spots of SF while still enjoying the locations that locals snub their nose to.  Quite often I forget the rich history San Francisco houses and what better way to refresh my memory than with a tourist excursion?!  I decided to surprise my boyfriend, who is also a 'tourist', with a trip to Alcatraz followed by a stop to Baker Beach where iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge can be admired.  The excursion was a blast and many more will soon be taken.

Orchid Exposition: San Francisco

Enchanted woods and baseball? Yes.

The running joke is that my brother only comes to town during baseball season.  So, one may pose the question, "But Angela, it's February, and clearly baseball doesn't start until April, right?!"  Well, there is this little event called Fanfest. (and by little, I mean quite LARGE).  Fanfest is when all of Giants stadium is open to the public- from the player's dressing room to the announcers box- it's like a playground for fans.  It has become a yearly tradition that my brother, his wife, and their extremely cute daughter come to San Francisco to get a glimpse of AT&T park from a different side.  It's a tradition that I love, and look forward to, because I know that these crazy kids won't be back until April, if not later. 

Since Fanfest is only one day, we decided to head to Muir Woods, too, across Golden Gate Bridge.  Muir Woods is a small taste of California's finest trees- Redwoods.  My niece got to search for fish in the river, touch the varying textures of nature's plants, bird watch, and roam about the enchanted forest.  She had a blast, and I had so much fun capturing her on camera.  There's no better time than when family is in town!!