The Streets of San Francisco…riding the trolley

image of a street car in San Francisco

On the way back, I saw some interesting things. One guy was playing a guitar and singing on Market Street. He was actually quite good; much better than what I heard at Yerba Buena. Closer to the trolley station, I saw the “one man band”. He was humorous and entertaining.

image of street entertainer in San Francisco

Once we reached Fisherman’s Wharf, everyone got off of the trolley and walked over to the trolley station about 2 blocks away down near the water.

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The Week Away…so far

image of a trolley turn around in San FranciscoApple’s WWDC (World Wide Develpers’ Conference). I’ve been to California several time prior but never this far north. I’m staying at a hotel in the Union Square district only four walking blocks from Moscone West where the conference is held. Excuse my ignorance if you are a more experienced traveller than I am, but Union Square appears to be a shopping district (and financial area) for those with more expensive tastes.

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image of capitol building in Bismarck ND

Great sites in out of the way places

I love the Fall. The cooler weather and the beautiful colors make me want to spend as much time outside as I possibly can. Bismarck is a great place to be this time of the year. Taking a walk around the Capitol mall shortly before sunset, I snapped this picture with my iPhone of the Capitol building with the sun reflecting off the west side.
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