Weekend in SF

I managed to escape Boston before the brunt of the snow storm last Friday.  Flights to JFK were being canceled, but luckily our plane was coming from Florida (and only about 30 minutes late).  After some slight delays and a de-icing the flight was on it's way.  Being on JetBlue, I got to watch the live report about the American Airlines plane that had to make an emergency landing in Miami.  My thoughts were with those on board, but it also put my mind at ease with regard to my own flight.  After all, how often are there problems with two planes in one day?

The weather report for San Francisco called for rain and high winds most of the weekend.  Friday was beautiful, Saturday and Sunday had intermittent showers.  Not too bad, and certainly not a deterrent for wandering around the city.  The delayed flight cut into Friday's explorations before having dinner at Aziza (delicious modern twists on Moroccan cuisine).  Saturday started with a visit to the market at the Ferry Building and picking up some focaccia at Liguria in North Beach before heading up to Coit Tower.  I managed to get a fleeting glimpse of the parrots in flight while exploring Telegraph Hill, then on to Chinatown (which was having a street festival before that night's New Year Parade) and Russian Hill.  The walk to dinner at Canteen was slowed by the parade.  It was windy with slight drizzle.  I felt sorry for the people who had to wear rain gear over costumes they probably spent lots of time preparing.  Another fabulous dinner.