Since Friday, May 26, was a Juniper Holiday, Inna and I decided to see Monet's "The Early Years" exhibit at San Francisco's Legion of Honor Museum.
The drive there was uneventful, though finding parking was a challenge. There were several intriguing sculptures in the courtyard of the museum. The sculptures looked like they were made from wet clay - yet they were solid.
We decided to get a single, yearly membership since it allows the member to attend all exhibits at the Legion of Honor and de Young Museums (and free admittance to one guest).
After getting our tickets for a 2:15pm show, we decided to grab lunch at the well-regarded Cinderella Russian Bakery nearby. When I parked nearby, I noticed my Toyota Sienna's TPS (tire pressure monitor) light was on. I was hoping that it was just low pressure.
Inna and I sat at the bakery and ordered a few Russian favorites, including Napoleon Torte, Vareniki with Cherries (Vishni), and blintzes with mushrooms. Both Inna and I really liked the Russian delicacies!
After our delicious lunch, we returned to the Sienna minivan and noticed that my front driver's side tire was flat. I immediately called AAA Roadside Assistance and ordered a vehicle to tow the car to the nearest tire center. After about 40 minutes of waiting, Jose Towing showed up, loaded my van, and dropped it off at the nearby Big O Tires on Geary St. Thankfully, it was still open for business!
The manager on duty examined my tire and said the damage was unlikely to be repaired. I purchased two new Michelin Defender 225/60R17 Tires to replace my front tires. The bill was high - $431.10 (but I had little choice).
While the tires were being replaced, Inna and I decided to hike around the area, heading to Presidio and exploring the neighborhoods. We found some excellent hikes at Presidio and plan to return.
We stopped by for coffee at "As Quoted Cafe," where I tried the Bone Broth soup, and Inna tried the coffee. I didn't enjoy the soup much, but Inna liked her coffee.
At about 5:10pm, BigOTires called me to say my minivan tire installation was complete. Inna and I returned to BigOTires and picked up our minivan. We decided to get some delicious ice cream at Ghirardelli Square. Inna agreed to share her "Strike It Rich" sundae with me - Butter Pecan and Vanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce, diced almonds, and handmade hot fudge topped with whipped cream.
After eating the sundae, we walked around the Aquatic Park Pier near the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.
Although we did not see Monet's "The Early Years" paintings, we enjoyed exploring the city.
The drive there was uneventful, though finding parking was a challenge. There were several intriguing sculptures in the courtyard of the museum. The sculptures looked like they were made from wet clay - yet they were solid.
We decided to get a single, yearly membership since it allows the member to attend all exhibits at the Legion of Honor and de Young Museums (and free admittance to one guest).
After getting our tickets for a 2:15pm show, we decided to grab lunch at the well-regarded Cinderella Russian Bakery nearby. When I parked nearby, I noticed my Toyota Sienna's TPS (tire pressure monitor) light was on. I was hoping that it was just low pressure.
Inna and I sat at the bakery and ordered a few Russian favorites, including Napoleon Torte, Vareniki with Cherries (Vishni), and blintzes with mushrooms. Both Inna and I really liked the Russian delicacies!
After our delicious lunch, we returned to the Sienna minivan and noticed that my front driver's side tire was flat. I immediately called AAA Roadside Assistance and ordered a vehicle to tow the car to the nearest tire center. After about 40 minutes of waiting, Jose Towing showed up, loaded my van, and dropped it off at the nearby Big O Tires on Geary St. Thankfully, it was still open for business!
The manager on duty examined my tire and said the damage was unlikely to be repaired. I purchased two new Michelin Defender 225/60R17 Tires to replace my front tires. The bill was high - $431.10 (but I had little choice).
While the tires were being replaced, Inna and I decided to hike around the area, heading to Presidio and exploring the neighborhoods. We found some excellent hikes at Presidio and plan to return.
We stopped by for coffee at "As Quoted Cafe," where I tried the Bone Broth soup, and Inna tried the coffee. I didn't enjoy the soup much, but Inna liked her coffee.
At about 5:10pm, BigOTires called me to say my minivan tire installation was complete. Inna and I returned to BigOTires and picked up our minivan. We decided to get some delicious ice cream at Ghirardelli Square. Inna agreed to share her "Strike It Rich" sundae with me - Butter Pecan and Vanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce, diced almonds, and handmade hot fudge topped with whipped cream.
After eating the sundae, we walked around the Aquatic Park Pier near the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park.
Although we did not see Monet's "The Early Years" paintings, we enjoyed exploring the city.
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