This trip is beginning to seem like a big one, as if I left the country. But really, I went everywhere across the city. It was a good test run for living there someday soon!
On day 4 I let Hanako take a break from me dragging her around everywhere. I took the bart out to Glen Park and walked through the 'San Diego' looking neighborhood. It really did look like Southern California with the temperature feeling near 90. Perfect day for the farm. I met a friend and editor of Earth Island Journal at Alemany Farm. What an adventurous day that was. The farm is at the base of a hill, which I climbed down while wearing my moccasins. We had a picnic under a bit of shade. And I got to pick some luscious cherry tomatoes and beautifully colored cucumbers. I would for sure volunteer at Alemany if I lived in the city. It's so close it is to Mission!
From there I went to meet an old friend for a glass of Pumpkin beer at The Monk's Kettle. (Finally my first time trying the place.) For dinner we went to Schmidt's where I had something close to my roots: the marzenbier bratwurst with excellent sauerkraut and potato salad. Everything about this place is bomb. Just look at the font they use for their name! Bourdain would definitely approve. They offer blood sausage 'berlin style' but I'd rather not try that one.
(Yes, I had to wear that Fresh Mex sombrero.)
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