oro en paz, fierro en guerra

I found out the other day San Francisco city's motto.  Gold in peace and iron in war.  I am still contemplating that one.  I jumped on Muni 49 down to the City hall and went on a tour.  Of course, I will pull out the ole Cliff Clavin on you and give you some nerdy facts.  First of all, our dome is the 5th largest in the world.  so there you go.  It was raining so forgive some umbrella shots.  I also enjoyed a moment at a cafe outside of the City hall and drank some fab Ritual coffee and fed a cute little bird some of my Vietnamese sandwich.  Always nice to have a friend dine with you.

That is real 23.5 karat gold leafing on the dome.

The Christmas tree looks like it has snow on it.  But really it is thousands of these white  paper cranes with wishes written on the.  And there are always wedding taking place here.  I cannot wait until all couples will be allowed to wed here again and then that will be truly beautiful
The lamps are gorgeous in person.  They are from France and SF gets the light bulbs to this day from France.  Aren't we so fancy.  Love!

I went to Saigon sandwich on Larkin for the best Vietnamese sandwich and a scrumptious banana and jackfruit roll  I shared it with my fair weathered and feathered friend.