"On A San Francisco High" poetjo's Profile

Welcome to my home San Francisco

Welcome everyone to my home.

The photo of The Golden Gate Bridge was just taken on Feb. 20, 2006. I was headed out to Ghirardelli Square that afternoon and decided to get off the bus at the bridge to take this photo. It's nice to play tourist once in a while after living here all my life. I hope you enjoy the photos that I will be adding from time to time.

San Francisco has so much beauty and cultural diversity to explore that you would need at least a couple of weeks to see and experience everything it has to offer.

Enjoy...

Experience Japan in the heart of the City.

Pagoda - Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden is brilliantly nestled among the lush foliage Within Golden Gate Park. It is a taste of Japan with it's colorful pagoda, beautiful bonsai and stately buddha all surrounded in a natural garden setting that offers a serene yet elegant experience to tourists and locals alike. There is also a tea house and gift shop on the grounds. All of this centrally located in Golden Gate Park right next to the newly refurbished De Young Museum.

Photo is the main entrance of the Tea Garden taken in February 2006.

The Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Garden

I absolutely love this place. It is full of trees, flowers, plants, streams, birds etc... Foliage as diverse in culture as the people who live within the city limits. The best time to see this natural wonder is in the mornings when it is virtually quiet and you can just listen and be. You can also find locals performing their morning tai chi rituals. It is located within Golden Gate Park not far from the Japanese Tea Garden. This is a must when you're in SF.

Aquatic Park

Aquatic Park-views Alcatraz, Balclutha, Hyde Pier

From Aquatic Park you have a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Hyde Street Pier and Ghirardelli Square. It's an absolute beautiful spot for walking, building sand castles, strolling the park where the cable turnaround is located or visiting some of the talented street vendors hawking their creations on the street. I doesn't matter what you do there it's just a beautiful spot to spend some time.

Shakespeare's Garden

Shakespeare Garden Main Entrance

This cozy little garden is nestled among the lush oasis that is Golden Gate Park not far from the Botanical and Japanese Tea Gardens. It hosts beautiful trees and a serene setting that is perfect for writing, reading. listening to music or in many cases hosting your wedding ceremony. I've seen many weddings take place here. I love visiting in the mornings when it's nice and quiet.

The San Francisco Zoo

My bud the Koala

I've loved the zoo ever since I was a kid. We'd spend almost every weekend there, have picnic, ride the merry-go-round etc... I still enjoy it and get out there about once a month or so. BTW Every first Wednesday is FREE admission. It's always crowded but still alot of fun. They are currently going through a renovation but without any interruption for visitors. A great time for all you kids and kids at heart out there.

Polar Bear @ The SF Zoo

My other bud the Polar

This adorable bear has been @ the SF Zoo forever. I love this guy. Have been visiting him for years.

It's not just a pier...

Pier 39

Pier 39 is a tourist and local favorite. With many cheap eats as well as upscale restaurants, unique shops, a lively arcade, live music and artist performances and our resident sea lions you can spend a day exploring the fun and unique sights of this popular mecca.

Intro Updated Aug 7, 2008
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kmohandas Feb 8, 2013 at 4:58 AM

Wish you a lovely birtday filled with full of happiness & joy.
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kmohandas Dec 31, 2012 at 9:41 PM

May the new year bring you & family tremendous joy and infinite reasons to celebrate your life. May it usher in new possibilities and give new meaning to your life. And may you cherish each moment it beholds.
Have a wonderful promising and fulfilling 2013.
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kmohandas Feb 10, 2012 at 1:14 AM

Many happy returns of the day
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RickinDutch Feb 8, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Happy Birthday!
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MalenaN Feb 8, 2012 at 5:09 AM

Happy Birthday Joanne! Have a great day!
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olja1234 Feb 8, 2010 at 1:11 PM

My best wishes on your Birthday. Have a wonderful day.
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jumpingnorman Nov 26, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Hi Joanne! Nice homepage and writing on one of my favorite cities - San Fran - we used to live in San Jose. Happy Thanksgiving...JumpingNorman :)
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margaretvn Feb 8, 2009 at 12:05 AM

A very happy birthday, have a great day. I loved looking at all your HP albums, thanks for sharing, Margaret
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AKHTARSAYYAD Jun 14, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Japani tea Garden is so nice one day I will send u the pictures of INDIAN tea gardens in Assam or Dargiling ok take care ! ---akhtar
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Sharrie Jun 10, 2008 at 5:03 PM

Thanks for your visit. I'm in Tokyo right now and will be in Hongkong next week enroute to Vancouver. Not stopping over in SFO this time but it's a city I enjoyed visiting. U are lucky to live here!