America's Most Untypical American City, San Francisco

This Thursday I am heading to one of my favorite American cities, San Francisco, it is also the most untypical US city. Besides seeing my nephew and his wonderful fiancée Beth, I plan on seeing some new places. As luck would have it one of my favorite travel mags National Geographic Traveler cover the city in this months issue. I plan on using some of there picks such as Golden Gate Park, over 1000 acres complete with Japanese Gardens. In keeping with the Asian mode I plan on going to the Tien Hau Temple the oldest Chinese temple in the country. For a glimpse into early SF a stop at the Mission Dolores, dating from Spanish colonial times is a must for me. A definite is the market at the old ferry terminal, time to get Drew to make his fantastic tomato salad for a trip to Napa. Best of all will be dinners with family.