Arrived in San Francisco today. Travelled with KLM via Amsterdam to San Francisco. Got the standard "terrorist treatment" from the Homeland Security officer as usual. What this means is that I was again dragged into a small room for some detailed questioning like writing down my parents' name, dates of birth and address. Anyway, I have to say that they are a lot friendlier here than in Orlando. Took a cab from the airport to my hotel in downtown (Air Travel Hotel) which cost me USD51.00. It's a lot cheaper than the conference hotels (which were fully booked anyway), but the standard is not bad. There's free WiFi here.
After a short rest, I hopped over by foot to San Francisco Hilton, which is only about 5 minutes from here to register for my ASA Conference. With that out of the way, I walked to the Chinatown for some sightseeing and food. I had some Japanese food tonight. I have to say that it is the best Jaqpanese food that I had ever eaten. I ordered a Caterpillar Roll and also a bowl of Nabe Udon noodles. The restaurant is called Sushi Rock and their motto is " What we can't rock, we roll.." The bill came up to about $22, which is only about £11. What a bargain! While I was eating my dinner, I thought that perhaps, I am living in the wrong country, or at least the wrong city. On the way back, a busker was playing "Yuet Liang Tai Piau Wor De Sin" - The moon represents my heart (in mandarin).
First impression of San Francisco?............I like it! But perhaps because it has such a strong Chinese flavour to the place.
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