San Francisco

Arrived late last night and found our way to the hotel. Forgot which rental car co. I had made reservations with, and that proved to be a challenge, but solved at last.

Today met with old friends for breakfast, then a walking tour of the Chinatown neighborhood around the hotel. Out our window is Coit Tower. Have to go take a look at the new "birdman" of SF, the one that feeds the wild parrots at Coit. May get to that Friday before the convention gets cranked up.

Oh, parking is about $30/day at the hotel. That is a surprise. Asked around, and that seems to be the prevailing rate. Wow, city living is expensive.

Met up with our son, Sturdy for a late lunch and then to his house. Little Sturdy and Calan were home with their mom Kathy, so had a nice visit before Emerson came home from school. First grader, big deal.

Back at the hotel and trying to get a little rest. Grace was up 24 hours yesterday, and I have to admit both of us are tired.