Here in SF. The flight over was smooth, touching down at a very chilly SFO at five minutes past eight, Friday evening. Once again, I am impressed by EVA Airway’s value. Elite Economy has extra room and good comfort for the money. Here’s a picture of me after boarding in BKK.
Immigration was surprisingly swift. I literally walked up to the agent with no wait in line. Fortunately, I was a bit ahead of much of the crowd so some of that is just good luck. The agent stamped me in before even scanning my passport; guess I no longer look like an illegal alien.
By 9:30 I had arrived at Anita’s house. She left her key with Corey, her downstairs tenant, and so I had no problems getting in and getting settled. After freshening up, I headed down to Martuni’s, a piano bar cum karaoke lounge, to hear Anne Marie sing. More on this later as I have some nice pictures and some good video footage.
Afterwards, very hungry, I stopped at It’s Tops, a diner on Market Street that dates back to 1935. Had two eggs over easy, two links of sausage, and three buttermilk pancakes that were so much better than any pancakes I’ve had in Khrungthep!
Saturday morning (as I write) I am at Tartine, a cute little cafe on the corner of Guerrero and 18th in the Mission District. I am sitting outside even though it is a little cool. In a moment of supreme empathy with Tawn, who I assume has arrived safely in Paris, I am drinking my latte from a bowl and eating a slice of tomato and zucchini quiche. To top it off, a group of French people (along with their local host) have arrived and are chatting in French and eating croissants at the tables to my left. Tres chic!
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I’m glad you made it to the States safely. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
I used to be married to a French guy, and we drank our cafe au lait in the mornings from bowls, with leftover stale toasted baguette with real butter (or sometimes Nutella). *sigh*You’re such the gourmand!
Happy to hear of your safe arrival in San Fran. Sorry we’ll miss you in KC…will be in telephone contact as we head off to Maine.
YUM! Love the new profile pic btw.
OH, that quiche looks SO good! You’re enjoying the best of the best!
Welcome to San Francisco! :o) I already miss my city by the bay. Hope you have a wonderful time here.
The seats look so comfy! Glad you had a good safe flight.
Welcome back! If only for a short time. We will see you very soon! Hope to catch you before your flight to KS.
When I first saw the picture of the latte and the quiche, I thought that was part of your meal at the plane.
I’m glad to hear that you had a nice trip over. That quiche looks delicious 🙂
I miss San Francisco. Sometimes I think about good old time sitting in Cafe Flore talking with friends on the sunny day.
@UFFda_oyVEY – I don’t know if I’m such a gourmand or not, but I enjoy good food. One of the joys of life along with music. The essence of human expression in a consumable form.
@jandsschultz – Have a good time in Maine. Say hi to Pat and Carl.
@allthingsbarbara – The quiche was really amazing. And the ladies sitting next to me had a bread pudding with fresh peaches and I think I may go back for that.
@sandelion23 – Thank you!
@kenpcho – Oh, didn’t realize you had lived in SF. There seem to be a lot of us former San Franciscans bouncing around the world.
@ElusiveWords – I wish! Although EVA serves good food, it wasn’t THAT good.
@blue_beau – Wish we had sunny days. I walked by Cafe Flore on Saturday afternoon and there was nobody sitting outside as it was so cold.
I am a fan of EVA Air’s Elite Economy too. Sometimes I bought the Elite Economy and used my mileages to upgrade the seat to Super Business. It is a very good deal since the SB is uaully three times more expensive than the Elite.
ahah, i passed through the immigration very quick too, lucky i was behind group of tourist =)
@lcfu – You were not a tourist, I take it?
@zacksamurai – I haven’t earned enough miles to do that yet, but hopefully after this trip. Even their Super Business is much cheaper than many other airlines’ business and the seats are wider, too – 6 across in a cabin that has 7 or 8 in other airlines. Of course, still too pricey for me! =)
Always glad when you are in my time zone and I have the chance to be together with you. Can’t wait to see the photos of our night at Martuni’s!
Ciao,
A
Glad to know you’re in USA already!! Enjoy the trip and see you later!! I wonder if you’ll visit the Ferry Building? LOL….
@curry69curry – No opportunity for the Ferry Building, I’m afraid. Too many people and not enough time. See you next week.