One of the immediately shocking differences between New York City and San Francisco, is that, despite having very similar resources (world class dining, great parks, great events), New York City’s are guaranteed to be over crowded with a line around the corner, while things in San Francisco feel untouched…it feels like you’ve discovered a part of the city that no one else knows about. Such was the case with the Japanese Tea Garden. It was essentially empty unless you count the ducks, but they’re not people. Put the gardens in NYC with a warm spring evening and this place would be ruined.

I like the sun and I like Japanese Maples, so here’s a photo of the two enjoying each other’s company.

One of the many amazing places I’ve never been in the Bay Area is the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. I showed up 2 minutes before closing (6pm) but they let me stay until 6:45. It’s a beautifully landscaped park, but I saw no sign of any tea.

One of the many great things about the Bay Area…affordable abundant fresh produce. It was amazing. There were just cartons of raspberries everywhere. So I ate them.

Every year after Sushi Club, David and I usually head up to Tahoe for a couple days of snowboarding. This year was no different, yet unimaginably enjoyable (as usual).

This photo was taken on the last day (with a little point and shoot). Something magical was going on over Lake Tahoe that afternoon.