I left my heart…

I’ve lived in the Bay Area for 10 years now.  And while the original plan when I first moved up here was to stay for just a couple of years, things changed.  For starters, my husband had a great job.  His company was full of young, vibrant people that we enjoyed socializing with.  We started building a community here, and I got to the point where I just couldn’t imagine living somewhere else.  So here I am…

My husband is still at the same company and decided that he wanted some “art” for his office walls.  Enter photographer wife (that’s me)!  I talked to him about what he envisioned and decided to spend a day in San Francisco snapping away.  Now, even though I live in the Bay Area, I’ve never lived in San Francisco proper.  And even though I’m from Los Angeles, driving in SF downright scares me.  SF drivers are crazy!  So my knowledge of the city is somewhat limited.  I mean, after living here for 10 years, I’d never been to China Town!  That’s just not ok. So I parked my car in a lot and starting walking around.  His office is by the water, and it was a beautiful day, so I ended up on the Embarcadero.

Since it was a Saturday morning, the Farmer’s Market was all set up.  I love this next shot.  I call it “The Exchange”

I figured I couldn’t walk the whole city, and I knew I wasn’t getting back in my car and DRIVING!  So i decided to catch a cab.  There was a whole line of them just waiting for me outside of one of the hotels.

I decided to go to China Town, since I’d never been there.  It’s a.ma.zing!

I got some shots that I really loved of the various modes of transportation.  Because really.  Public transportation is part of what makes SF, well, SF.

Ok, so maybe that scooter isn’t exactly public transportation.  But I had to include it!

So even though I’ve never lived in the city, I think I kinda love it.  Even with all its crazy drivers!  I look forward to getting back up there and taking some more shots of this great city…