The Hills of SF

What can I say about San Francisco? My god, what a fabulous city! I didn’t have any idea at first but it really surprised me!

Let’s talk about the San Francisco topography! Ahah SF is famous for its hills. Did you know there are more than 50 hills within city limits? Some neighborhoods are actually named after the hill on which they are situated, including Nob Hill, Pacific Heights and Russian Hill.

We should not forget about the earthquakes threat which play a large role in the urban planning. There's no other way...

San Francisco reminded me of Lisbon (except the part of the hills, of course!) especially because of the cable cars, the eclectic architecture and the climate. I mean, it’s not like Richmond - wet and hot weather - SF is more like a Mediterranean climate: moist mild winters and dry summers. So pleasant! :D

Well, enough of talking. Let’s see some pics, right?

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My week in San Francisco

Amazed with San Francisco! What a fabulous city! Check how my week was, just a sneak peek :) 

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basements can be fun!

Last weekend I helped my labmate moving to another apartment. Let me rephrase: We were supposed to help with the moving but in fact we arrived late...just because there was a Greek festival going on! Me and my friend K, a very cool british girl, went to the Greek Festival (just to have lunch, we said!) but there was a lot to see! It's not our fault! No, my friend is not that british... I don't think she likes clocks! (just kidding ahah)

A funny story about the moving: they had a really cozy black leather couch (check the photos) but since the apartment was on the basement they couldn't make it through the door. They tried to move it to different positions, but it was just impossible! So, she left the fat couch on the hall, until they decide what to do. In the meantime, I think they could take some naps in the hall while they figure out a solution!  :D

The building is really cool so I took some photos of the hall, the tea room/nap room, and also the basement, where there was a maintenance room.

|soblushed| at the festivals

To hang out with my friends I definitely choose Richmond festivals: cool people, cute dogs, funnel cakes (similar to ‘farturas’), corndogs (hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried in oil), beer (oh yes! I don’t like its gas and its bitter taste but here I have a lot of options...I’m starting to like beer…) Everything together just makes a perfect day!

Oh, I'll miss those festivals badly!

|soblushed| album

Hey guys! I need to share something with you!

I have one year left here in Richmond. This adventure is getting to an end. Tu ru. Well, I guess I’m going to miss a lot of things here but at the same time I miss my Portugal and my people so badly, so I think it is time to go!

I still have one year, so this journey is not over yet! :) For the next 12 months I’ll show you 12 places from Richmond that I'm going to miss…surely! I've also another surprise for you: I'll be on the other side of the camera!

Stay tuned ;)