Under My {Red} Umbrella (ella ella)

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Though I feel like the only thing I did in San Francisco was eat (and that I did), I also played tourist. Smile

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An early morning stroll through Chinatown, North Beach, and more.

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{Best. Focaccia. Ever.} Jalapeno Cheddar- oh so good.

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A trek through the rain with an intermission for a saltine-showdown.

{The Challenger} Mama Pea.

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{The Challengees} Ashley, Kath, & Allie.

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An adventure almost foiled, saved by giant red umbrellas. Which of course made the rain stop.

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A journey to Pier 39, including sourdough bread bowls and tomato soup from Boudin.

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Through Fisherman’s Wharf, to Ghirardelli square, up the most gigantic hill of all- which was absolutely worth the climb upon seeing the view of the ever-so-steep zig-zagging Lombard St.

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And the day ended, of course, with more food.

Some of the best Italian to ever be eaten, along with some of the worst pictures ever taken.

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{Teri, Ashley, Emily}

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Fresh homemade gnocchi with pesto. Literally little pillow-y dough balls.

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So many meals to recreate. So little time. Such high standards. Winking smile