Thursday, December 14, 2017

San Fransisco extras.

On every bus I have been in,  I have one of very few non Hispanic,  Black or Asians.

People often say Happy Holidays in situations we would say Happy Christmas

I have been very pleasantly suprised by the lack of tacky blow-up Santas.  Just about all shops have lots of decorations, but quite tasteful.  Mainly sparkly trees and green garlands. Very few flashing lights.

Golden Gate bridge:  The most difficult bit was the foundations of the south tower, 345m offshore. The foundations go 30m down into the earth below the water. The main cables are 1m thick

A lot of people wander the streets in christmassy clothing , more than in Canberra.

I pass regularly a man begging on the pavement. I have no idea what he is saying,  but I cannot not smile because it sounds to me like "small change for a Ferrari".

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