In between classes yesterday we went for a walk around our neighborhood and came across a park. The sun was peeking through the trees so I was inspired to capture the beauty. This was one of the biggest, tallest eucalyptus trees I’ve ever seen.

Along the way I decided to take a mid-block panorama of an entire street of houses. They all look very similar but with observable differences. One could ponder on how these houses came to be attached to each other because at a close view you can see they are, indeed, separate houses. 

  
This condensed city that houses the largest number of residents in California has certainly figured out a way for everyone to fit in – a great example for the rest of humanity. There is a place for everyone.
Lynn and I have gone our separate ways, she back to North Carolina, and I will be headed to another short yoga meeting in the city before returning the rental car to SFO. After that I’ll be hopping on Bart to be reunited with Akuch, Robb & Alo, and this evening with Bruce.

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Our class yesterday ran from 8-11am (a short day) because of the holiday. We went back to our “house”, ate a small lunch, then headed to the metro station where we were fortunate to have not been charged a $125 fine for walking throuh the terminal gate and riding the first leg without paying. Not being familiar with the way this system works, it’s quite an obstacle. It’s too bad San Diego doesn’t have a good metro system. It’s so nice to be able to get just about anywhere for $2.25 within a very reasonable time.

Tap dancing …

This old man was dancing by himself, and then started dancing with strangers. And there’s no one stranger than my friend, Lynn.

   
 
We have 6 hours of class today, so off I go.

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Across the street from our Airbnb is St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The other day we heard the full rendition of Glory Glory Hallelujah from the bell tower.

   
 
This is what the outside of our place looks like. We’re on the bottom floor. That’s our rental car on the right.

  
And this is George. He had just come home from golfing. He and his wife Sheila own the house and are very nice.

  
This is a special picture for Bruce. When we we went to turn the tv on to watch the World Cup semi final between US and Germany, we were able to figure it out quite easily. I thought this was quite clever and was surprised you, with your handy dandy label maker, hadn’t thought of this…  

We walked into town yesterday. 

 
The metro station (above) is only about a half mile away. We’ll be taking it into downtown SF today for the Fillmore Jazz Festival. We’ve only got half day because of the holiday and the Jass Fest is free!

Below – the next block up. Typical looking SF neighborhood.

 
1959 Jaguar

 
Flowers along the way.

  
 
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I haven’t even been gone 24 hours and it looks like I’ve already missed thunderstorms and an Ocean Beach house fire. Luckily the 2 people inside and their pet turtle made it out safely.

http://fox5sandiego.com/2015/07/01/turtle-saved-from-ocean-beach-fire/

You can’t beat this find on Airbnb Where I’m staying. Here’s the living room/kitchen area.   

 
And here’s my bedroom.

   
   
This is really awesome. There’s a real sword on one of the shelves as a decoration.

  
Jack fruit anyone? These things are as big as large watermelons.

According to Wikipedia, “It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, and is believed to have originated in the southwestern rain forests of India, in present-day Goa, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The jackfruit tree is well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 35 kg (80 lb) in weight, 90 cm (35 in) in length, and 50 cm (20 in) in diameter.”

Maharashtra? I’ll be there next month!

1st class today – 8:30 am. 

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