I dissed San Francisco on my last trip there, summer 2006.

But really enjoyed the tourist trap this time, mid-February, on a jet-lagged stopover from Australia.

The crowds were gone during the off-season, but the weather still good.

I started to change my mind about Frisco after noticing how little traffic the tourist must suffer. Then I discovered the Embarcadero, a most cool urbanscape.

I finally became a fan boy after renting a mountain bike and exploring Golden Gate Park and surrounds.

more San Francisco photos – flickr

The Palace of Fine Arts is particularly stunning!

more Palace photos – flickr

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