Sushi, Wasabi and Asahi on a warm day by the bay

[Fight_n_back]

On days like this there are always boats on the bay. The sails gleam in direct proportion to the number of sick days in San Francisco offices. Ah, its that Meglomaniac song I like lifting the corner of my mouth in a slight smirk at the irony of an angry song on such a placid non-angry day.

This day, this weather is what we wait all year for. The constant drip of the whiny San Francisco rain in winter, the passive aggressive summer, covering the sun with a cloud just as you have removed your sweater. The invisible autumn, where leaves just drop without changing color. All of that is penance for this day and this weather. This shrimp washed down with a dry Japanese beer watching the glass-like bay covered with white triangles.

Couples of all kinds are out, shopping, walking, slowing to see that glorious water. On these days the tourists don't look as stupid in shorts and the people are a little more helpful when giving directions.

Soon the sun will set, golden behind The Bridge and the visitors at Coit Tower will gasp. The lights on the hills will blink on and when the sun is set and the bay is black, boats returned to their moorings, the city will catch its second wind. The people will spill out of the bars and restaraunts with laughter abounding. People will fall in love tonight, its the weather.

I like it here.

[JaySherman]

1. Asahi? Ick. Too dry.

Go with Kirin if you want good Japanese beer.

[Fight_n_back]

2. ?

if thats all you got from that then ...

:shrug:

[JaySherman]

3. Since your subject line mentioned Japanese food and beer

I felt like commenting on it :P.

Nice piece. Reminds of what I'm missing in the cold and damp of the Japanese Alps right now.

[flamingyouth]

4. That sounds absolutely divine

I sat in the backyard of my friends' house in Glendale eating organic salad greens with my own homemade dressing and soaking up the gorgeous sun. I could really visualize your day. I love San Francisco - on a gorgeous day it's otherworldly in its beauty. :hi:

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

5. What a beautiful picture

I have long maintained that sunlight hits San Francisco Bay at an angle different from any other place I've seen. On my first visit I arrived at night, and the next day walked outside to colors so intense they seemed to shimmer in the morning light. I see them again in your description, and taste once more the freshest food I have ever enjoyed.

I love my hometown...but San Francisco, oh you kid.