So, I have a new method to help Ben get comfortable in a city.  It worked in NYC last week, so I figured we'd try it in San Francisco too.  We get off public transportation and one of the first things we see: 

(Yes. It's a Patagonia store.  And no. I didn't actually plan it (either time).  And yes. The colors are weird because Ben put the camera into some cool mode and I didn't know... And (maybe you didn't know to ask this, but) yes, the Rice-A-Roni jingle has been in my head all day.)

Other highlights of the day:

Ben and his seagull friend.

Janine and her sea lion friend.

Pile of bread turtles.