I love the view of a city from up high. When I visit a city for the first time, I go to the highest vantage point to get an overview of how the city is arranged. It’s like a model of the city has been laid out all around you. You can investigate whatever youContinue reading “Portland City Grill”
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Hatch Chile Season
Lately, when I travel, I’ve gotten in the habit of texting my sister a photo of something with the caption, “guess where I am.” This usually stumps her. Once I sent her a photo of the exterior of the White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village and her guess was, “Ummm… England?” On a trip toContinue reading “Hatch Chile Season”
Muni Passport
One of the best ways to meet the locals is on public transportation. A friend of mine makes a point to always ride public transit when he travels, even if only once during his trip. He says you get a much better exposure to the local people by doing this. I have started doing thisContinue reading “Muni Passport”
WPA Murals in the Coit Tower
The Coit Tower is another of those look-how-the-whole-city-is-just-laid-out-for-us-to-see places. But there is more to be seen than just the view of San Francisco. The murals inside the Coit Tower were created as part of the Federal Art Project under the auspices of the Works Progress Administration. While there is an admission charge and a waitContinue reading “WPA Murals in the Coit Tower”
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