Quand San Francisco S'allume

I am tired, nervous, overwhelmed and completely out of my mind....and this is just the beginning.

Today, the Peace Corps gave me an itinerary for my first week in China. I think it was "Wednesday-Lunch on Your Own" that sent me over the edge. The reality of my going away struck like a lightening bolt, and I still haven't recovered from it. I feel dizzy even now, several hours later. Point being, I'm not entirely capable of writing right now, so I'm going to have to make this a short introductory post.

San Francisco has been a blast. Redding and Lina have taken great care to show me around and take me out. Last night we went to a small bar in Haight/Ashbury that looks as if it hasn't been touched since the late 40s. There was a magnificent "Turkish" mural behind the semi-circle of the bar and a jukebox with jazz and obscure showtunes from many decades ago. It was such a marvelous place. It honestly felt as if we had travelled to another time.

Ok. I really can't think. Butterflies and all....

I love you all, and I can't wait to let y'all know more about China and the great people I'm with as soon as I get settled.

Take Care.