I wrapped a repeat sit this past weekend, with hosts I met on THS, but who didn’t renew. Three quirky, lovable cats. I already miss them.
The hosts had paid for my ticket, as they had previously offered for me to repeat sit before as well. They let me choose the flights and I had picked serendipitously well, as it turns out, because I was able to squeeze in a visit to a third museum before leaving San Francisco late in the day. That worked out timing wise, because a few museums had had unexpected closure days during my sit, for private events and such.
I enjoy sitting in San Francisco partly because of the museums, so I was happy to catch the temporary exhibits I’d hoped to see. They’ll be gone before I visit the city again. (I especially recommend the Legion of Honor if you’re interested in San Francisco museums, because of its collections and shows, as well as gorgeous grounds amid Lincoln Park. Among other works, it has a sizable permanent collection of Rodin pieces.)
Plus, on my last day I was able to get lunch at a Chinese restaurant that’s been popular for decades, one I enjoyed frequently when I previously worked in the Bay Area. The hosts’ home is blocks from loads of amenities, including many restaurants and shops.
And the night before, I had dinner at a friend’s home nearby. We had a great time catching up and I got to better know her newish partner and their pack of charming pets. (Coincidentally, she’d recently hosted her first sit via THS, which she’d joined on my recommendation.) She made a new recipe that turned out to be tasty, which I’ll ask my husband to make as well, since he cooks for us.
My friends and I also enjoyed a dozen cake slices I’d bought from an Italian bakery that’s been around for ages, one I have fond memories of from time spent in San Francisco as a kid. We always used to get family birthday cakes there, so it reminds me of my late grandparents. And now DoorDash delivers from there, so no need to stand in lines.
I took a bunch of Waymos while in San Francisco. I love the convenience of self-driving cars and hope they’ll become widespread by the time I’m too old to drive.
When I got home, my dog welcomed me like I’d disappeared for ages. Plus, I made him happy with a new toy from San Francisco. It came from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, another favorite of mine.
I also recommend the de Young Museum, which is in beautiful, sprawling Golden Gate Park. The de Young has a tower with incredible views of San Francisco. It’s also next to a lovely Japanese garden.
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