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Art @ Mission San Francisco

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September 26, 2015 Some art made of some colored soil at 24th street and mission (just beside the BART stop entrance) in memory of 43 people (not sure what it is)

SoMa StrEat Food Park 428 11th St

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Address:  SoMa StrEat Food Park 428 11th St   (you will notice the 101 highway beside it) If you like Food trucks, this is where you go.  They seem to change every now and then.

Folsom Street Fair 2015

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Where: On Folsom St. from 8th to 13th Streets When: September 27, 2015 What: Folsom Street Fair Webpage:  http://www.folsomstreetfair.com/ This is prolly an eye opener or a culture shock for most people! There are so many things you can't UNSEE!  This street fair is really for those who have leather fetish and exhibitionists.  All I can say it's Leather Crazy! More not so tame photos here ( https://goo.gl/photos/yBu3LNTGzizGSVtbA )

Super Blood Moon 2015

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This was definitely something not to be missed... as the next one is 2 decades from now.  Fortunately, San Francisco is a hilly place and so I ran towards the intersection of 25th and Dolores Street, and found a good spot to wait for the Super Blood Moon to rise.   Unfortunately, it was a bit cloudy but around passed 7.30 PM (PDT), the moon started becoming visible and there I saw the super red moon! Waiting for the moon to rise And there were tons of people starting at the moon And the moon finally came out!!! Such a lovely moon .. and seems a bit romantic The Sept. 27 event is therefore being called a " supermoon eclipse ." The last such eclipse happened in 1982, and the next won't occur until 2033. ( Space.com ) Schedule from  Space.com

Tips on getting your CA Driver's License (DMV)

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Which Department handles Driver's License? For California, check the  California DMV Steps for Taking Driver's License 1.  Take the Written Exam Read the Driver's Handbook (Download  here ) Take Sample Tests (Try  here ) Set an appointment for the Exam ( here ) 2.  Take the Driving Exam Try to Get an Idea of the Route around DMV Set an appointment for the Driving Exam ( here ) Check the Top 10 Reasons why you fail the Driving Exam (see YouTube Videos by DMV  here ) Sample Driving Routes Santa Clara DMV Sample Routes Route 1: ======== L on Granada R on Pomeroy R on El Sobrante Av (Reverse & Curbside Test) R on Kiely Blvd L on Benton R on White Dr R on Las Palmas Dr @ STOP sign R on HomeStead R on Pomeroy R on Granada R onto  DMV  Office and Park L on Granada R on Pomeroy R on El Sobrante Av (Reverse & Curbside Test) R on Kiely Blvd L on Benton R on White Dr R on Las Palmas Dr @ STOP sign R on HomeStead R on Pomeroy

Lolo Cevicheria @Mission

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WebPage: http://www.lolosf.com/ Address:  3230 22nd Street  (Mission Area) Nearest Stop: 24th Street  Mission BART Food Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Lolo cevicheria is apparently the first restaurant to open.   It's sister restaurant Lolo along Valencia is more trendy but also a bit pricy, and worse, the queue can be very long.   This is much nicer as it's more cosy and homy feel... and the food is as good (though selections might be more limited) than the one in Valencia.  Try out their original Taco Tropical... that is my favorite! Pork Taco Michealada - spicy (and mixed with Mexican beer) Red Sangria - refreshing Sangria! Taco Tropical Love this! Really really good! Ceviche Mixto Good Ceviche - but realized I'm not really much into this.. but this is good anyway!

Taquerias in Mission

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Mission in SF seems to abound with Mexican Taquerias.  I practically see like 2 or more in every block.  Here's the top Taquerias if you want to try out their tasty burritos or tacos. La Taqueria Webpage: Yelp Page Address:  2889 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110 (between 24th and 25th) Note: It is CASH only! The queue can be pretty long for this place but it quite worth it.  Try to order the Super tacos or burritos but it can really be very filling with its helpful serving of avocado and sourcream. Super Burritos (costing around 9.40 dollars) Taqueria Cancun View Menu: here . Address:  2288 Mission St, San Francisco, CA between 18th and 19th This is actually a franchise but serves quite good tacos and burritos

Four Barrels@Valencia

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Four Barrels Webpage: http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/ Address: 375 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Refreshing Ice Coffee (and added some cream)

San Fran City Walks Yerba

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The Mechanics Monument at First and Market Street The Shell Building The tiniest building in SF? 130 Bush Street Apparently the H.M. Heineman Necktie, belt, and suspender factory.  Read more here . Bank of California, now Union Bank Also called the "Grand Old Lady of California Street"  Along Leiderhoff Street The transamerica Building The Flat Iron, now a Scientology Church And on the side of the flat iron is a plaque for the first Jewish Religious services