Just 20 miles from San Francisco sits this super bright, colorful and lovely little neighborhood. It was a rainy, gray day, but that didn't stop us from feeling joyful as we walked the streets. I did know from a quick research session that I wanted to find the rainbow crosswalk because it just looked so dang cheerful. I couldn't help but think that maybe the world would be a happier place if all crosswalks were rainbow themed.
We did a little window shopping and I couldn't help but giggle over the spicy names of many of the shops in the neighborhood.
And I really couldn't resist a stop at Hot Cookie to pick up some cookies. Lil Bitch was calling my name, but Cranberry Queen, Basic Bitch, and Funfetti Sugar Baby looked pretty tempting too LOL!
The district isn't very big, 5 streets in total if I'm not mistaken, so we were able to briskly walk the area in under an hour, which was about all we had time for anyway because we were worried about getting our RV towed. (It didn't but we still got a $150 parking ticket. Whoops!)
There is a free walking tour (tips are encouraged though), which we did not take, but if you have the time I hear it is quite educational. If you have a day to kill while out in the area, I'd recommend planning a few hours to walk the neighborhood and to check out the shopping boutiques, eateries and bars. It truly is a happy little place for all.
♥ Happy Pride Month ♥
I bet they have no sarcastic lil' bitches over there :) Dahlink, you look ever so thin in that photo, is you well?
ReplyDeleteYes, dahlink, I'm fine. I was just starting to recover from my setback of last year, but I have since gained about 10 pounds since that photo was taken in January.
DeleteLol on those cookie names and the fact that the oatmeal raisin one was called Granny! I did a SF guided tour a few years ago and it was fabulous. We only drove through the Castro, while the guide pointed things out, but it was a great way for me to see the whole city in a day while my spouse was at a conference. California is my favorite state to visit, so I'm envious of your trip up the coast. I hope you'll post more about it!
ReplyDeleteIsn't California great? We did the lower half about 2 years ago, then did a lot of the northern half earlier this year. I'd love to go back and do a tour of Napa and the wineries with just the hubby, so maybe we'll head back once the youngest is off to college in 2 years.
DeleteNapa is our fave. We went in 2006, 2016 and 2017. Can't wait to go again.
DeleteMuy bien las fotos, cada una nos dice algo :-)))))
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely compliment on the photos :)
DeleteWow, what a beautiful city Castro is. The shape of the building, the street and even the tram is also brightly colored ..., looks instagramble !.
ReplyDeleteYour photos on the street are also cool.
Thank you! I did love all of the bright colors there. It was a wonderful contrast to the gray, rainy day!
DeleteI want to someday be able to come to this beautiful colorful city ..., I also want to know and get to know the people of Castro.
DeleteHopefully one day it will be done.
By the way, in the photo on the street, you look a stylist and look more beautiful.
Oh my gosh, Theresa! I LOVE the bright colours and the one shot with you in the road is brilliant. Such a good shot. As for the bakes ... yum!
ReplyDeleteFriday. Friday is my goal to stop working for the day and get outside and just be outside all ding dong day. Love that your tomatoes are working. So flippin' cool.
Hurray for getting out there and enjoying the sunshine this Friday! Will you be working on your garden and planter boxes this weekend?
DeleteAh... that was the plan but today I'm chillin' doing laundry, started it yesterday and doing the fridge. Though the raised beds do need to go out and that was the plan for the day but I had to pivot. Which is not a bad thing. I'm okay with the pivot as I'm enjoying this super chill day. Happy Weekend.
DeleteSure a cherry spot with many a fun name haha Ouch to the parking ticket though, but at least you didn't get towed.
ReplyDeleteThat was the silver lining seeing the RV was still there when we got back!
DeleteThe art is so amazing and the names are really funny
ReplyDeleteI totally love their sense of humor there!
DeleteLove that rock hard Moby Dick. Just saying. Now, I don't actually love that rock hard Moby Dick but you know what I mean. Right?
ReplyDeleteDo explain more, Blue LOL
DeleteGuess I'd have to go for the granny cookie, lol. Glad your RV was still there. I can't imagine the hassle/headache if it had gotten towed. Who ever thought you'd be happy to get an expensive parking ticket? It's all about perspective, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!! One day I will get to California and put this on my list to stop by. Who can resist a hot cookie?? Lol
ReplyDeleteI love all the color! The lines in the street are pretty! Why can't we have that here. Everything is so bland in the US. Well I did like the street art in Santa Fe.
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly Posted - Well Done - Stay Strong
ReplyDeleteCheers
Cool! It reminded me of Portobello Road in London.
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