West Side Story (1)

It's said that in his first meet with President Nixon, chairman Mao Tse-tung pointed to the west coast on a US map, saying, "I like California!"

San Francisco

I like this city a lot. I have always liked a city by the seaside. Standing on the Golden Gate Bridge, I can see the Pacific Ocean, and I know that on the other side of the sea is my hometown.

[Golden Gate Bridge and the fortress]
[San Francisco skyline]
[Me at the Golden Gate Bridge]

San Francisco is a city on hills. Driving along the Lombard St. is really a fun experience, for you have to climb up a STEEP road with many stops and go down a crookedest street afterwards.

[Lombard St. 1]
[Lombard St. 2]

There are many activities in San Francisco, visiting Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, riding cable car down the hill in the dusk with wind blowing across the face, finding a good restuarant in Chinatown, spending a day in the Golden Gate park...

[Cable Car]
[Downtown]
[Pier 39] [Art Palace]
[Pigeons] [Facade]

I would like to suggest anyone touring in San Francisco pay a visit to the Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park. You won't be dissapointed in this delicately decorated place.

[Garden]
[Moon bridge]
[Buddha]

It is often foggy along the coastline. Now I know where all those clouds come from. Views are gorgeous on both sides of the road.

[Field]
[Surf]
[Sea flower]
[Windmill]