Brown Motion

July 4th was spent wandering the great city of San Francisco from its piers to the Golden Gate park. We started by arriving from the east bay on the local transit which early in the day was not crowded at all. Most would arrive later for the fireworks in the city. Grabbed some spicy Mandarin food at a place called Red Jade. Had heard good reviews on a local food show. The Onion Pancake was a cripsy delight with peanut sauce to go with it. Then we tried a lamb dish with spring onion and green capsicum. Also a tongue pleaser. Dessert was these little sweet doughy balls coated with white sesame seeds. Much like a modak but less sweet. Steaming hot and just enough sweetness to wipe away the spicy heat from the palate. Then we set out on a local bus to visit the Ferry Building. Always a view to be had from here to see the Oakland Bay Bridge span across the waters of the Pacific as they pierce inwards (it too is almost as old as the Golden Gate at 75 years). From there it was a ...