Summer!

I was a little late. Maybe. I wasn't sure. Exactly how long does it take to walk 18 blocks? About 18 minutes, give or take, right? Less than 30, anyway. Which was how long I had until I met up with Lara. And then with about 15 blocks left, I made a wrong turn. And increased my total count to 20.

But if I hadn't, I wouldn't have gotten distracted by this lovely piece of greenery, stopped to take a few photos, and made myself even later.

Totally worth it though. Maybe not because of this photo, but more just because walking up Nob Hill in the perpetually blustery wind felt so amazing. Just me, against the hill, wind in my hair. Camera in my hand.

And eventually (sorry Lara!) about 10 minutes late. But mostly because I had to dodge so many pedestrians who, like me, were totally blissed out on San Francisco and unable to walk in a logical way at the the same time.

It was a good afternoon. Some strolling, some antipasti, some wine and some coffee respectively, and a chance meeting with a Montrealer. We should always be so lucky. right? Here's to summer!