Postcard #6: Books, Busker and Bocci in California

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Dear Matty,

Today, we discovered three new things.

First, we finally found City Lights Books in San Francisco. Unlike Powell’s in Portland which was huge, this bookstore was cozy. They had many interesting books on local arts and culture. Not much for kids though so we decided not to stay too long.

Next, on our walk to the Powell BART station, we passed by Union Square. Outside the entrance of Macy’s facing Union Square, we saw and heard saxophone-playing busker Justin Ward. He first caught my attention when he was playing (Stevie Wonder?). Then Papa, K & R noticed him too when he started playing “Let It Go” from the Disney movie Frozen. By the end of the song, several passers by, including us, were clapping our hands in appreciation of his music.

To cap the day, we played bocci for the first time. My cousin and her family brought us to Campo de Bocci in Pleasanton, a place to eat Italian cuisine and play bocci. It was a great idea because the kids enjoyed trying to beat the grown ups and the grown ups enjoyed winning. Bonus of drinks and dessert on the side.

Isn’t traveling a great way to discover new things?

Love, Mommy

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