Spring I love you!

Coffee in San Francisco

Did I mention how much I love the atmosphere in San Francisco's coffee shops?

Taped sidewalks

North Beach

Memories

Thinking of London and Italy...

Remind myself why I’m here

Sometimes it can be a little hard to be far away from the people I love. All I need to do is discover a new neighbourhood. This city is so damn beautiful that it never fails to re-conquer me.
Today I went for a walk to the Presidio. It used to be an army post and there’s a national cemetery, but the best bits are the vistas. Forest, beaches and Golden Gate spectacular views with tons of sunshine.

Green card and sunshine

Today I received my Green card. I can now hold it in my hands!
United States of America Permanent Resident. It feels so strange to read. I’m really here and I can stay. One year ago, Easter time, I could have never imagined I’d be here.

I’m excited, but I do still wonder if this is true. Then I look at the card and I convince myself that it must be.

Sunshine at 23 degrees and my new card have made this day truly special.

I celebrated at the park with Stefano! Yuhhh!

The trumpet kid

Today I got totally lost into this kid playing the trumpet and tap-dancing simultaneously. I took picture after picture and couldn’t move for some time.

He played beautifully and had so much charisma. His eyes were full of dreams.

I’m convinced he will be famous. He should be.

Thank you Gabriel Angelo. You made my day.

Unsurprisingly he’s already been on TV:

http://ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/upbeat/gabriel-angelo-plays-trumpet-tap-dances-simultaneously-ellen-164337226.html 

Curls, lights and flowers

Another wonderful day in the city. My friend Stefano made my hair go beautifully curly (not an easy task!).
At 8 we headed down to the bay to see the Bay bridge lighting up. The New York artist Leo Villareal threw the switch on 25,000 LED lights attached to the cables of the western span of the Bay Bridge to launch a two-year public display dubbed the Bay Lights project.
Last, but not least on my way home when I thought the day couldn't get any better, my neighbour gave me a flower. Sweet San Francisco.

Golden gate, mimosa and rock 'n' roll

Fun weekend in San Fran. 
Rock 'n' roll on Friday night and I finally managed to go over the Golden Gate. I love bridges and this one is something special.

On Sunday I went for a Mimosa which over here is not a plant, but a drink served during brunch. Half champagne, half orange juice. All served with good company and sunshine. Can’t complain.