Into the city, San Francisco city that is, with Uncle Terry and Mike. First thoughts, cloudy, yet enticing. We were pulled immediately into the vibe of the city on a beautiful Sunday. Although it was a little cold to start out, the clouds cleared up and the sun came out. We walked around the famous Chinatown, the only one in the country, as well as Fisherman's Wharf. The city is so different than what we are used to mainly because it is on the bay and has such a west coast vibe. What do we mean that? Well not quite sure, it is just there. Small chinamen playing cards and gambling, Will Smith running through the streets in pursuit of happiness, were only a couple of the things we experienced. We ate a glorious lunch at the famous Boudin's Bakery by the Wharf which has phenomenal Sourdough Bread. We highly suggest you fly here, drive here, train here, to try this bread. Just get here.
After the first day in the city, Chris and I returned the following day to discover the richness and depth the city presented beyond that of Chinatown and the Wharf. We entered such neighborhoods as Mission Bay, North Beach, and several others. All very unique and interesting. In addition to wandering the streets we also located and entered the San Francisco Art Institute. Built specifically for the Art Institute the compound, rather than a campus, was beautiful. Compressed in the North Beach area, it is comprised of both historic and modern building types with gorgeous views of the bay and the neighborhoods surrounding the school. Chris and I walked around the school and then set up an appointment with Jana, in admissions, to tour the school the following day. Until then, Chris and I set foot to Coit Tower passing by Lombard Street. Coit Tower is in an affluent area and was spectacular. Not necessarily due to the scale of the tower or architecture but because of the location and view. One can see over the entire city and Bay from this vantage point. Gorgeous. Anyways after taking in the view we headed back down the hill to the Wharf and passed by homes that were unbelievable. Their location, their views, their price tag, and gardens were so lovely we thought we were dreaming.
Day fourteen and we took the Bart back into the city to take the official tour of the Art Institute. Disappointing to say the least. If we had not taken the tour, I would have been more fascinated with the school. However, and Chris agrees, the tour put quite a damper on our view towards the school. Perhaps it is because Jana kept hinting that I would not succeed in the sculpture department. Which might be true but I would rather believe it is not. It got to a point where we began to zone her out and instead focus on how unemotional the art in their contemporary art gallery was. We are no curators however, art is intended to spark emotion, inspire thought and creativity, create a movement, show an image in a personal manner, etc... The art in this exhibit, comprised mainly of photography, was lack luster and void of what we believe art is. Anyways, the school is still on the list but some changes need to be made to the campus and what it is comprised of. Perhaps I have too much vision when I walk into a place, but I see many good and beautiful things and at the same time areas that could have so much potential yet no one is focusing on those spaces, objects, programs, or what have you.
The car is still in the shop and will be until next year so "Cross your fingers." That is what the service guy told me, very settling and great to hear. Of course sir I will cross my fingers and ignore the fact that we are paying you to find out what is wrong with the car. Perhaps tomorrow will bring some answers. Godspeed.
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