Brenda and I landed in San Francisco a little late yesterday, after one of the planes we were riding did something kinda quirky on the tarmac, like it started dumping its fuel all over the pavement. As it turned out, the problem was a natural reaction to the sub-freezing temperatures, and after the engine warmed, the leak cured itself. We moved into our very nice room at the Hyatt Regency, and set out to walk, what Brenda later calculated as five miles. Please bare in mind that five miles in San Francisco is something difference than five miles in most places in the U.S. My legs are still spasming a bit.
We found a fantastic Italian coffee shop in North Beach (see right) and had lunch or dinner, depending on if you are figuring California time or North Carolina time. It was our last meal, except for the stop we made on Pier 39. It was a chocolate shop, with display case after display case of hand made chocolates. Brenda and I both selected a piece, whose name and description included three references to dark chocolate. The young man behind the counter asked, “Do you really like dark chocolate?”
Brenda and I both nodded our heads vigorously.
“Then,” said our tattooed and body-pierced helper, “I recommend our Dark Chocolate Decadence.”
We each bought one, and headed back out to Embarcadero before partaking. I literally had to stop and hold on to the nearest sign post, I was so overcome.
It’s the next morning now, and I’ve been up since 3:00 (pst), and Brenda got up at 4:30. work begins in a few hours with an all day workshop on Web 2.0. I plan to finish it off with a podcasted discussion about what all of this means to schooling — about school 2.0. But you never can tell what the day will bring, especially in this mystical land of Northern California.
2¢ Worth
Ahhh — don’t you just LOVE pier 39?? I do.
Also — if you really really want to splurge, there is a fancy restaurant across the street from the Marine Museum………..just stay on the road runs in front of Pier 39 and head towards the bridge……..I wish I knew the name of the restaurant, but it is all windows which look out to the bay. Have dessert there one night……..dinners are kinda pricey…………but OOOOooooooo………..true joy to eat there. Plus, you can’t beat the view.
Glad to know you are in CA. Can’t wait to hear all about your sessions.
Jennifer
Dave, we love San Francisco.. but last time we were parked downtown with a rental car, on the corner of Ghiradelli Square, everything in the trunk disappeared, though the car was locked and there was no sign of forced entry. While reporting this, several other people appeared at the police station.. same thing. Rental cars in CA are easily identified, and obvious marks.
So do guard your belongings if you use a car,
but do enjoy the lovely town!
Oh, no, if only I had known you were coming to SF. I would have made the trip from Placerville (between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe) to join your session. I’ll check back tonight for your podcast. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your work. With so many of our students locked into multiple-choice test prep for a chunk of their school day, we need leading the way to “redefining literacy for the 21st century.”
Good luck with your session,
Gail Desler
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