East Coast time off: A contemporary winter getaway

It’s been a while that I haven’t been away for a getaway, let’s see how’s San Francisco, CA truly a combination of modern and classic lifestyle. The city cafes, shops and restaurants are cozy and have their own uniqueness and character. San Francisco downtown area, I can say that it's partly modern but it has its classic mystery on it. The cable cars around San Francisco really show the timeless quality of the city. I love the 'trolly ride' it's just a perfect sample of its particular classic look. The shops, buildings and houses that surround the city manifest the modern part of the place, of course the famous landmark of San Francisco ‘the golden gate’ I’m lucky to still a picture of the bridge on a sundown and still see the clearly the hanging bridge.

What's interesting to visit San Francisco is its nearby cities and bay areas that surrounds the place. Few hours’ drive will brings you to nice beaches and state parks. The scenery going to Yosemite Park is relaxing the sounds of the river is entertaining, makes you forget the winding road. The rock wall like of Yosemite is gorgeous and the sturdy pine tree that surrounds the place is relaxing. The beaches and boardwalk in the bay area is also inviting, too bad I was there on a winter wherein the water is cold but not icy, and you can still play with the waves.

What I missed about this trip is the opportunity to really get up-close with all these gorgeous places like hike, trek and camp. Let me include this in my wish list, till my next stop.

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