What a treat to spend 5 days in the city with such a lovely home base! Though I had never met the VanTils before, I quickly felt like one of the family. With Andrew's gracious hospitality, cooking, and vast knowledge of beers and cocktails, Julie's warmth and gift for listening and acceptance, and the kids' excitement to involve me in the family, I felt right at home. It made exploring the city fun, and gave me time to relax and sort out things with my van, clothes, and food.
I arrived in San Francisco at the end of the World Series...Game 7 between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. Both the Giants and the Royals had already won 3 games each. Last game, last inning…score is 3-2. Let's just say there was tension.
When the Giants won, the city erupted (as did the VanTil living room…see second photo). Reminded me of watching Bluejays baseball with my dad when I was a kid! |
It was also the week of Jedi light sabers. I fought in five duels. I mostly lost (Apparently. I have a feeling the scorekeeper was biased).