CHINATOWN

Today was our first trip into San Francisco. We left around 9:15 with Scott driving us right to Chinatown. It was very interesting to see all the Asian stores, eateries, and people. I picked up some souveniers along the way. On our way to lunch, we stopped off in an alleyway to observe the only hand made fortune cookies in town being made. I bought a bag of mixed fortune cookies -- both regular and chocolate. Naturally, Mary and Audrey wanted to eat all the chocolate ones.



We ate lunch at House of Nanking Restaurant. Luckily, when we entered there was still seating left for 5 people, because in a little while, it got full. The owner came over and took our order. Since Scott had eaten there before, he ordered a beef dish, a chicken dish, a pork dish, a vegetable dish, and a bowl of rice, as well as 2 teas. He left the way they made the dish to the discretion of the owner. We weren't disappointed -- everything they brought out was delicious. First they brought out our vegetable -- some kind of asparagus. Then they brought out our beef dish. It had crunchy noodles with it. Our chicken dish arrived a little later. It was accompanied by thinly-cut sweet potatoes. Then they brought the bill. We noticed that they didn't bring the pork dish or the 2 teas. We were pretty full by then, so we didn't mind not getting the pork, but Scott & I really wanted the tea, because it had flowers floating in it. So we reminded the waitress, and she got us the teas. We had the previously bought fortune cookies for dessert.

Then we went back near the place we parked our cars, where there was a little playground for the kids. They had a great time playing in the sand, sliding down the slides, and climbing up the equipment. Among the other activities in the park included Asian men sitting around playing cards, chess, or other games. It was a pleasant afternoon, and the girls didn't want to leave, but we had to travel home.

On the way home, we traveled downLombard Street , the twistiest, windiest street in the whole world. You almost need dramamine to go down this street. It went back and forth like a snake, and Scott had to drive down it very, very slowly. It was very nicely landscaped, and the whole street was made of bricks. It was a unique experience.

On the drive home, both girls fell asleep. We wore them out!