You know your mum thinks you need Jesus when she brings you a huge bible from Samoa. Think I’m kidding?
I am not kidding. This is not a dud, this is not a drill- we’re talking 42 (guesstimation) point size font larger than life scripture. This wouldn’t be a post if Jess didn’t think it was hilarious. I’m not as amused, however I am the one with the huge holy book. Also, it’s all in Samoan. My Samoan was getting rusty.
To illustrate just how huge this thing is. It’s bigger than my 13″ Macbook pro.
Duly noted, mum. I most certainly will let Jesus take the wheel from here on out when making all of my decisions.
I have clocked it. Really, I have. I went to Apple HQ today, it was awesome. Unfortunately you need to know someone to get inside the buildings but I got some nice photos outside. There is also the company store which sells apple branded T-shirts, souvenirs etc. I got asked by the attendant if I worked at Apple which was a total fan girl moment.
Then, it was off to Google HQ where everyone had ID attached but I might have just walked in. I was scared of getting caught so ran around and took as many photos as I can. I saw everyone on those Google bicycles. It was awesome. Heaven. Went past the cafeteria and saw everyone eating and nearly everyone had different type of cuisine. Amazing!
Driving through Silicon Valley is awesome. You see all these companies whose products that you use everyday. Saw Yahoo, Intel, Evernote, Oracle just on the side of the road. This is my kind of sightseeing.
Saw the garage which is said to be the birthplace of Silicon Valley.
Then drove to Santa Rosa which is like wine country to visit some family. Stopped at this amazing street where the street itself is called Factory Outlets. Bought some Nike shoes and T-Shirts for my brothers, a Guess watch for myself and some Italian Leather shoes for work (fancy).
We have driven all over San Fran today. Seen a lot of the countryside. And went over Golden Gate Bridge again which I loved.
Guys, something has happened to me. My balance is out. Nearly fell out of the bed this morning and turned around in the store and nearly knocked the display over. Laugh away, although Mata has laughed enough for all of you! Not my fault I am like Lucille II. (Arrested Development jokes FTW).
Yeah, I went to a couple of malls today. And I was so scared of falling over that I bought a pair of jeans and ran home to take a nap. (Mata interjecting here: What kind of LOGIC? Jeans?!)
So today as promised I will just upload some photos of other stuff I did yesterday.
Went to the Palace of Fine Arts. This area was built originally to accommodate the exhibitions for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915.
Also, walked up hill to go to Lombard Street and walked down this street- famous for being one of the world’s crooked streets due to its steepness. Obviously the steepest street in the title goes to…
Also, walked through China Town and saw a bunch of frogs on sale. It was disgusting. I did not take a photo cos’ it was ugh.
Also, went to a beautiful cathedral.
Nearly broke my leg today when I went to take a shower and the lights were on automatic and it shut down. And I was without clothes in a dark bathroom without my bearings. Yeah, no day is complete without me going through something stupid.
What ever happened to predictability,
the milk man,
the paper boy,
evening TV,
But did I get to livin’ here,
somebody tell me please,
this old world’s,
confusing me,
Clouds as mean as you ever seen,
ain’t a bird that knows your tune,
then a little voice inside you whispers:,
kid don’t sell your dreams so soon!
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go
There’s a heart, (There’s a heart),
a hand to hold on to
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go
There’s a face,
of somebody who needs you,
Everywhere you look
When you’re lost out there,
and you’re all alone,
a light is waiting to carry you home,
Every where you
Everywhere you look
Shoo-bit-a-ba-ba-bow
Does any remember this amazing theme song? Anyone? Yes, this is the Full House theme song and I think an appropriate quote to start my post about San Francisco.
Drove along Pier 39 today. Really cool seeing all the seafood stalls. I was a bit short of time so unfortunately could not stay long.
Then it was off to the ferry terminal which has a gourmet food market. Loads of oils and cheeses and even a shop that just sells mushrooms.
Got on the ferry to go to Sausalito which is a seaside town on the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. This town has a sort of Devonport vibe with all it’s speciality shops. Absolutely amazing views from the ferry and from Sausalito.
Went to a restaurant here as well where this customer got angry at the waiter and threatened him. He yelled for a good five minutes and then runs off and says I will show you why you should not mess with me. This is when I thought this guy was going to take a gun and shoot up the place. Lol, what a sad way to die. But he never came back! Sweet relief!
Then, it was off to the Golden Gate Bridge. We drove over it and then went to see it from a viewpoint. The view is just amazing, I could sit here all day.
I then went and saw the Painted Ladies which most of you will know from the Full House theme song.
This is me standing on Alamo Square which is the park where the Full House people have their pics. Uncle Jesse guys! Uncle Jesse!
Also did a bunch of other stuff which I will post tomorrow cos’ my plan for tomorrow at the moment is to go the mall. Yup, cool story bro!
Later haters,
Jess
P.S. This post is dedicated to Sam. (@samsuth1 on Twitter). He went to San Francisco on holiday and did not visit the Golden Gate Bridge. Yeah, I don’t know what he was doing either.
Also, If you are wondering why I am wearing a jumper in these photos, it was really freezing on the ferry and then I did not want to carry it around later so just kept on wearing it. Go on and see what else I’ve been up to overseas!
Vancouver is so beautiful. Just look at these photos and see what I am seeing cos’ no words. Most were taken from a boat ride that I took across the harbour.
Went to Science World in the afternoon and there was this hamster wheel thing that you run on. I went on without instructions and started running and got stuck. And I was yelling for help. So embarrassing until a kid came and looked at me and pointed to the instructions. I was to just let go off one of the safety bars and it would stop. It was very embarrassing.
Went Tim Hortons again, I am in love with this place. Medium Iced Cappuccinos for $2.50, and they are nearly as big as our large in Auckland.
And as requested while I walked around Granville Island market, I took photos of food. That’s all half of you want to see. Food! Can’t say I blame you though!
Go check out more from my travels, the next post will be from San Fransisco.
Today I went to Playland which is like the Rainbow’s End of Vancouver. Went with my cousins and had a blast. I was the only one to go on all the rides while the boys chickened out of at least one each.
I was in the Skytrain today and had an argument with this old guy. He kept on looking at my henna and asking me what it was. I think everyone thinks I have some gangster tribal tattoos. I kept on telling him that it was temporary and would come off in couple of weeks. He said he did not believe me and kept on going on and on. I just gave up in the end and said I will wear gloves at work. Told this story to my mum and she just said “Don’t talk to strangers.” Yup . . . I attract the crazies.
Then, went to a party where the wedding was the day before and it got crazy. Danced a lot! I am so tired, getting to the stage where I just wanna get home.
Going San Francisco on Tuesday so I will have more exciting stories for y’all!
Went to Stanley Park today. Did not get chased by Racoons! Here are some photos. It is such a beautiful park. I could spend my whole day there, unfortunately was limited to 2 hours. Here are some photos. We were cutting through some do not enter grounds to get to other side of the rose gardens. Did not realise until we had cut through that it was the Police grounds. Breaking laws since ages ago, hardcore!
Went to Tim Hortons for lunch again. I have been in Canada four days and I have been Tim Hortons three days. That is how I roll!
Then went to the wedding in the evening. It was the actual wedding. Very nice. I was wearing my Indian clothes and my giant earring and on the way back, had to go supermarket. It was mum and my aunties in saris and me walking through the supermarket trying to find eggs. Interesting sight.
But yes, I know some of you just come here to see if I have uploaded food photos. So again, I walked around the supermarket and took photos like a knob.
See ya haters! As you can see I am losing my momentum with these blogs, but I will get it back soon enough. It just has been a hectic few days.
Thanks,
Jess
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