San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf
One of the best things about living in Reno is the proximity to the Bay Area. After visiting with my boyfriend's family at his aunt's home in Yuba City he and I took a drive down to San Francisco and spent a couple hours at Fisherman's Wharf. We passed Boudin's and watched the bakers making sourdough bread dough and I froze my fingers taking photos at Pier 39. San Francisco is a lot like New Mexico, where my family used to live, in the way that there's a collective effort on the part of it's citizens to create and upkeep a distinctive atmosphere at Christmas and all year round. Docked boats were decorated with Christmas lights, City Hall was lit red and green, and people of all ages exiting the symphony were outfitted in their formal best. It's only a few hours from Reno but a world away from my home. :)
