Chapter 2, San Francisco
(May 16 - May 18)

After a late flight, we start our first morning of vacation a bit bleary-eyed and in search of some nourishment. It happens that my friends Srinivas and Rajani are layed over in San Francisco before heading to Hawii. Timing is perfect and we catch breakfast with them in Union Square.

Next we check our things into Hotel Des Arts and quickly get comfortable. Not one to dally, Meghan plots a course through the north eastern neighborhoods of the city. As we hike up Grant Street into Chinatown we quickly gain an appreciation for the topography of San Francisco. With some help from the bus we find our way through Washington Square to Fisherman's Wharf. A quick walk up Beach Street takes us past the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, break dancers, live music in the Maritime National Park and into Ghiradelli Square (thanks for the recommendation Tony & Caitlin!)