Yesterday I asked Alvaro what has been his favorite part of our vacation so far. I was expecting maybe one of the many wonderful meals we've enjoyed, or maybe the shopping. Perhaps he was in love with a particular landmark or building. As I waited for his answer I became more excited to hear what he had to say. He finally decided that his favorite part of the vacation so far were the words of an tiny older woman to her dear husband as they crossed an intersection..."I DO NOT RUN!!!" We both got the giggles to hear this demur looking little lady telling her husband how it was gonna go. I realized though that her stress was my stress. San Francisco has those crosswalk signals that have the little blue/white neon person making for the other side of the street. But the minute he blinks on...the countdown to impact begins. 20, 19, 18, 17, 16.....and so it goes. So this little lady, being pulled onward by her husband just wasn't having it and took her sweet time getting across the busy intersection. Good boundaries I say!! Good for you lady.
I guess the people we've encountered this week have been a big part of my experience as well. Yesterday, we drove from San Francisco along Hwy 1 south to Carmel. I especially loved Santa Cruz where we found Emily's Bakery. Emily has a very Austinish establishment where she serves all things coffee and chai as well as fresh sandwiches, salads and all natural ready to heat snacks and stuff.
Not a big post today. I'm feeling tired and to be honest kinda ready for my real life to start again. I'm missing my regular surroundings, my morning routine, my church and the familiar faces of friends and family. A little later today, we'll head back down to Fisherman's Wharf for the crab I didn't eat the other day and then tomorrow, before we go the airport, we'll take one last trip through Chinatown. Peace to everyone and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
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