We are packing – this afternoon we head to the airport to fly home. Cross fingers, but everything seems to fit!

The last couple of days have been a bit gray and damp, and we’ve spent them doing some exploring – finding the italian bookshop I found last year in Northbeach, checking out Hayes Valley, doing a little bit of shopping. It’s been nice to have some downtime but we are ready to come home.

Hayes Valley was fun – interesting architecture, interesting shops and places to eat, a little out of the normal tourist areas.

Today we’ll head off to the Asian Art Museum, and toast our trip with a champagne in front of the massive Christmas tree at the Fairmont Hotel across the road.

So here are a few shots from the last couple of days.