Shely and I went to grad school together and we interned at the same place our second year. She is a fabulous human being! We're both introverts, but when we're together I feel like there are endless things to talk about. Having her here for the weekend was so good for my soul, almost like a calm before the storm (as I started work the day after she left). Unfortunately, Micah didn't feel well all weekend, but it did give Shely and I a chance to have lots of friend time.
This was Shely's first trip to San Francisco, or to California even, so I wanted to make sure we hit all the famous spots. The weekend she was here was Fleet Week, so there were lots of military personnel around the city and loud air shows. The first day she got in we went down to Fisherman's Wharf, a haven for all tourist. The place is filled to the brim with tacky trinket stores, but even that can't take away from the amazing views down by the bay.
One of the ships at Fisherman's Wharf
We visited the sea lions at Pier 39, one of my favorite things to do at the Wharf. Sea lions are so lazy! The one in the picture below looks like he did a belly flop on the wooden deck/pier.
And we couldn't pass up The Buena Vista's amazingly wonderful Irish Coffee.
Later, we went out for sushi, a lighter meal given that we had eaten clam chowder late in the afternoon. Then, we just came home and crashed. Shely had gotten up at 3am Denver time to catch her flight, so I know she was exhausted.
Saturday, we headed off to the Marina. We went to La Boulange for some good french breakfast. Then, being the great host that I am, I ditched Shely for my hair appointment, while she wandered around in some of Union Street's shops. We met back up after I was done and walked down to the Bay.
Where the height of Fleet Week was happening.
Unfortunately, it was super foggy, so much so that you couldn't even see the Golden Gate Bridge.
Someone kindly offered to take our picture.
After a quick glance at the water, we caught a bus up to Haight, where we met up with another friend who went to school with us, Caitlin, for lunch at Kan Zaman. Such a great idea on Caitlin's part, as we got all the food pictured below for $20! Which was more than enough for the three of us.
We also got ice cream and Caitlin and I convinced Shely to get a green polka dot dress that looks so cute on her.
Shely and I then headed back to my apartment to devise a plan for dinner and to check in on Micah.
I love the view from my apartment!
We decided to go out to Mandalay for Burmese food. I didn't get a picture of everything we ordered. But this is the Tea Leaf Salad, which was phenomenal.
Sunday was my last chance to show Shely some sights, so Micah and I reserved a car for a few hours to drive around the city. I wanted her to see the Golden Gate Bridge, so we went there first, but drove through a couple neighborhoods of really nice houses to get there.
Oh, Beautiful Bridge!
Best photo of the trip.
Then we drove past the Palace of the Legion of Honor and headed down to the pacific ocean, so Shely could see it for the first time.
Of course that meant that we had to run out to the water, so she could stick her toes in!
Sadly, then it was time to take her to the airport, but my fingers are crossed that she'll come back! :)
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Oh my gosh, I just saw this! This is too wonderful...makes me so happy. Miss you loads! I want to try to find a way to see you sometime this year even if for a day :).
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