Sunday, 10 April 2011

San Francisco vibes

We've been in San Francisco nearly a week now and no part of us wants to leave this vibrant city. We lucked out and made it just in time for fantastic weather - the days have been nearing 30 degrees though we couldn't escape the characteristicly fierce San Francisco winds. All I can say is, this is one amazing city - the food, the people, the vibe - everywhere you turn the city is full of culture. Our awesome friends were nice enough to show us around so we were able to see the ins and outs of San Fran by foot, bike, motorcycle and car.

I have so much to rave about the gorgeous Frisco but the main thing that makes it special is the vibe - such a liberal, accepting, alternative and genuinely friendly vibe. A city full of stylish yuppies, artists, gays, hippies, musicians and of course sea lions, the streets are always lively with people walking their dogs, doing yoga in the park, cycling the streets, watching live music, or enjoying a nice meal at one the many spectacular restaurants. Even the homeless people are cool here. Needless to say, this is a city that won't get a formal goodbye from us. See you later San Fran.

Goodmorning America - above the Sierra Nevada range


iconic San Fran cable cars

Golden Gate park



PBR in GGP with GPE





Dolores Park



bird versus fat lazy sea lion



Chocolate Factory



Alcatraz prison







The idyllic street of Danny Tanner and the Full House gang

This reminds me of Duck Hunt on Nintendo





Cycling through the Mission

 

Motorycling to Marin County












Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Je t'aime Montreal


It's less than a week before I leave Canada for an extended period of time so I just had to take one last road trip to a beautiful Canadian city with a European influence. The good company and charming city made me tremendously homesick and I haven't even left Canada yet. Though it was a bit chilly, Montreal was still fairly vibrant and held an interesting mix of old and new characteristics. Visiting the renowned McGill University made me wish I pursued my studies somewhere old, historic and cultured as opposed to the constant charades of noise and construction they call York University. The only thing York has a history of is teacher strikes.

I finally upgraded to a DSLR and this was my first time shooting with my Canon D1000 (XS) - I'm loving it so far :)