In some ways similar to San Diego. Lovely land, turbulent sea, splendid weather, and crazy traffic. Enjoyed four nights in San Francisco proper with Alex. Visited Golden Gate Park and the West End and admired Alamo Square from above. The park remains closed but the sods we saw planted last fall are firmly established after a winter of rain. The other hills, Bernal and Corona and those outside town are also brilliant green with hints of other color from the multitude of flowers. The orange green and scarlet Allen’s Hummingbirds are zipping among the