For the past few years, J and I have attended the ZAP Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco. It's always held the last weekend in January and is a blast! The event itself is entertaining and with over 200 wineries and 500 wines, you leave there quite happy.
However, what we both enjoy perhaps more than the festival, is the short getaway to San Francisco. It's fun to be a tourist for the weekend and enjoy all the eclectic sites. Our first stop was Buena Vista. They have the best Irish Coffee and it's a fabulous way to start your day.
Right across from the Buena Vista, you can catch the iconic Powell/Hyde Cable Car. We didn't ride the trolley this trip, but always love to see it. It was a gorgeous day and although it was late January, the weekend felt like spring.
J and I had lunch and shopped in the Haight/Ashbury district. For all of our time spent in the city, we realized that neither of us had been to this area. It's a definite flashback to the late sixties and you can still feel the "Make love, Not War" vibe.
On Saturday, we ventured to the Hayes Valley district to Straw (who knew there were so many districts in SF!) Straw is a tiny, carnival-themed spot. J had one of the best things I've ever tasted; a fried chicken and waffle monte christo. If you think that sounds weird, I'll point you to the old adage....don't knock it, until you've tried it. It is truly heavenly!
No trip would be complete without a stop at Crissy Field. Despite being the hub of outdoor activity, it offers one of the most beautiful views of the Golden Gate. It's this one area in particular that makes me wish I was a city girl.
Simple travels definitely keep life's wrinkles at bay. They keep us smooth and help us appreciate the abundance in our life.
Until next time, San Francisco.
We know our hearts will be safe with you until then.
