San Francisco - 2nd June

The journey to San Francisco was long and tiring but we made it after 3 flights, 2 cups of tea, and a good healthy dose of Ashton Kutcher in Valentines Day. The city is so beautiful, bright, and extremely hilly....We drove down the twistiest road in the world and stopped off in Fisherman's Wharf for an 'in 'n' out burger' which went in very quickly before we went out (see what i did there?) to the apartment. This apartment in san fran was pretty much the lap of luxury, enhanced by the fact that the previous tenants had left cereal, milk and tea in the cupboards. Cheers guys! The next day was for exploring. We found ourselves dropped off near Chinatown gate and armed with a map, cameras and rumbling tummies, we expertly navigated our way through the jungle of gold waving kitties and floating red lanterns to the ambrosia known as ‘Mama’s’. This haven of deliciousness (as recommended by cousin Will) left us almost giddy with delight and we demolished trays and trays of bacon, eggs, toast and pancakes in a growing frenzy. Words cannot describe this feeling of euphoria. Oh Mama we love you.
We then decided to see all of the city and walk up the millions of stairs to Coit Tower. (Warning: DO NOT attempt after a Mama’s. DO NOT attempt if you have asthma. DO NOT attempt if you don’t have asthma, because you WILL develop asthma. DO NOT walk, if you can, DRIVE.)
Apart from our lungs shrinking and the hysteria from the lack of oxygen, we arrived, giggling (crying) at the tower. The sign for the lift up to the top was a shining beacon of hope for the weary. We were amazing at the panoramic views of the entire city, quickly realising we knew none of the names of anything. (‘Is that the golden gate bridge…? Nope. That? Still no…..I like that funny pyramid building, let’s take a picture…Is that Alcatr…OOH the SEAAAA!’) We then continued our tour with a lovely stroll through the entire city, up and down the hills, taking in the sights and realising that strangely San Francisco looked remarkably like Australia, England, Lisbon, Madrid, Rome, Uzbekistan, etc….
It was great to play in the evening at the Union Room, such a well known venue in the city and we couldn’t believe some of the amazing blues artists that were playing in the same week as us. Tinsley Ellis, Coco Montoya, John Lee Hooker and Janiva Magness all made an appearance onto the bill for this month alone! The gig went well and Jono was phenomenal, his set beautiful and flawless.