Road Trip! I Love San Francisco!

I was invited to take a road trip to San Francisco to see the Giants Baseball game with some friends on Sunday. It was a 4 hour drive - but worth it! Once we arrived I was elated to see the big city and urban life of San Fran. Blue sky and bright sunshine made the day a perfect day out. The Giants stadium sits right on the marina next to the ocean which made for photogenic snaps.
I made the mistake of liking the rival t shirt and logo better than the Giants merchandise. I wanted to buy the t shirt above but it was over priced. After all, I was with Giants fans in the hometown of the team. Behind my back the girls bought me the Chicago Cubs shirt I had my eye on. The condition was that I had to wear it then and there amongst the thousands of Giants fans. I was lucky I didn't get much shit from other fans, only odd looks.
I went the baseball game with two couples from Mt Shasta, both of whom are approaching being together for two years. One couple is still loved up and all over each other as if they just met. The other couple bickered and a distant tension was felt throughout the afternoon. It was interesting being the single person amongst the two couples experiencing opposite emotions. It reminded me of the hard work it can take to be in a relationship whilst how fantastic it can be to be in love and physically inseparable.

A stranger in my own country

Marijuana is semi-legal in California. You can grow up to 25 plants and more if you are growing them for people with a medical condition with a valid prescription for it.

It was Homecoming yesterday for Mt Shasta High School and the parade came through town to showcase the footballers before they played their 'arch rival' team later that night. It has been almost 10 years since I graduated high school. As I watched this parade I felt old and I laughed at how cheesy high school can be. This was a very American moment for me that reminded me of my youth.
Last night I went to Roxy's Vet's Club to hang out with friends, make new friends and to have some fun. I ended up watching everyone else have party as it was a dramatic change socially for me. As the rap music blared and rounds of shoots were ordered I felt like the odd one out. This bar is a far cry from an average pub back in London. However, everyone is very friendly, extremely generous and not afraid to be outgoing or to dance. Above is one round bought by a friend - 10 double shots of Hennessy.

I am off to San Francisco tomorrow to watch the San Francisco Giants baseball team play The Cubs - I cant wait to see the big city and be in that great American sports atmosphere.

Music I am currently listening to: Nirvana is playing on the juke box at the bar.