Monday, November 12, 2012

Arriving in San Francisco


Well I arrived safely yesterday around 4pm 'local' only to join a 30 minute queue for the customs line. I as always had the pleasure of explaining my visit to a customs officer who had obviously been working on the desk so long that not even he knew if he was genuinely interested in every ones business. Hopped in a cab and zipped straight to my hotel I'm the heart of San Francisco.

The hotel is great. Looks incredibly grand and the foyer is a real deco statement. I will ask before taking photos as it has been my experience that security guards love nothing better than giving people a hard time about documenting their precious memories!

After checking in and getting on the wifi (now the most important task after getting to your room - beating the exasperated perusal of the mini bar price list) I headed out in search of a bar. My anti-jet lag theory, as practiced by functioning alcoholics the world over, is basically to throw your body in to reset. Irish bars are always a good start to this process. I went to Johnny Foley's and on the way passed the above rock band jamming out on the corner across from Union Square. An excellent welcome to the vibrant lower West coast life.

I met a lot of interesting people in Foley's: a couple from Hawaii who work in brewing, another couple who had travelled the state to catch the 49ers game, two ladies from London who were backpacking across the USA, and some barman from Kilkenny and Kilburn.

After watching the match between the Bears and the Texans I headed back to my hotel having successfully executed the anti-jet lag precautions which I'm pleased to say worked perfectly! I'm now up and ready to go and start my first day in the SFO office! Now where can I get a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich?

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

In terms of the connection in between the watchmaking industry as well as upside down entire world, Rolex watch is easily the most conspicuous anyone to be talked about as this topping watch manufacturing company has successfully produced term for per se which consists of important normal water-proof designer watches cheap replica watches. Watch Submariner, Ocean-Dweller and Boat-Expert wrist watches are typically acknowledged spectacular going different watches Hublot Replica Watches. Luxury boat-Grasp are highly regarded not only greatly assist outstanding waterproofness, but also the with your knowledge sportive allure. Also, observe hobbyists who head for subtle sporting activities wristwatches that be more conscious of particulars, the sophisticated Vessel-Get better at wristwatches are products in place.

chenlina said...

timberland boots
kevin durant shoes
nike roshe run women
louboutin
ray ban outlet
christian louboutin uk
kate spade
ed hardy uk
lebron james shoes
air max 95
hollister co
rolex watches
cheap ray ban sunglasses
uggs boots on sale
ugg boots sale
juicy couture
nike store uk
north face
abercrombie and fitch
toms shoes
longchamp outlet
fake oakley sunglasses
mont blanc
gucci shoes
ugg boots
polo ralph lauren
canada goose uk
football shoes
true religion outlet
canada goose outlet
vans shoes
hermes belt
kate spade uk
giuseppe zanotti sneakers
nike free runs
ralph lauren outlet
pandora jewelry
gucci borse
coach outlet canada
gucci
chenlina20151006

Unknown said...

bottega veneta outlet
michael kors outlet online
michael kors outlet
chanel outlet
nfl jersey wholesale
lululemon pants
washington redskins
ugg boots
marc jacobs
rolex watches,rolex,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
gucci outlet
designer handbags,handbags outlet,cheap handbags,purses and handbags,wholesale handbags,designer bags,bags outlet,handbags wholesale,cheap purses,discount handbags,handbags sale,wholesale purses,handbags and purses,designer purses
cheap oakley sunglasses
rolex watches,rolex watches,swiss watches,watches for men,watches for women,omega watches,replica watches,rolex watches for sale,rolex replica,rolex watch,cartier watches,rolex submariner,fake rolex,rolex replica watches,replica rolex
prada outlet
louis vuitton outlet store
michael kors handbags wholesale
tory burch outlet online
nike foamposite
mac cosmetics
1105MINKO

Unknown said...

thiet ke noi that
trang tri noi that
thi cong noi that
thiet ke noi that van phong
thiet ke noi that chung cu
thiet ke noi that can ho
thiet ke noi that biet thu
nha dep
nha dep 2016
thiet ke phong ngu
thiet ke nha hang
thiet ke van phong
thiet ke showroom
man cua
cach nau gio heo gia cay
cach lam banh bong lan
cach nau vit om sau
vit nau chao mien tay
hoc nau an o dau tot nhat

柯云 said...

2016-01-19keyun
louis vuitton outlet
oakley sunglasses wholesale
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton purses
ralph lauren outlet
coach outlet
louis vuitton
ugg boots
louis vuitton outlet
supra shoes
gucci handbags
uggs for sale
canada goose coats
abercrombie & fitch
michael kors outlet clearance
abercrombie & fitch
discount jordans
ugg boots clearance
michael kors outlet
uggs on sale
nfl jerseys
michael kors outlet clearance
the north face jackets
uggs on sale
polo ralph lauren
canada goose outlet
louis vuitton bags
michael kors outlet
nike roshe run mens
abercrombie and fitch
louis vuitton handbags
louis vuitton outlet
lebron 12
michael kors outlet
cheap tods
soccer shoes
ugg australia outlet
discount ugg boots
ugg outlet
uggs for men

John said...

louis vuitton
oakley sunglasses
coach factorty outlet
jordan 8s
celine handbags
toms shoes
uggs outlet
louis vuitton bags
nike free run
tory burch outlet
insanity workout
canada goose jackets
coach outlet
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton
nfl jerseys wholesale
michael kors handbags
replica watches
louis vuitton handbags
michael kors handbags
louis vuitton
coach outlet store online
air jordan 13
fitflops sale clearance
louis vuitton outlet
coach factory outlet
replica watches
toms shoes
oakley vault
cheap oakley sunglasses
2016321yuanyuan

obat kutil kelamin yang alami said...

obat kutil kelamin yang aman tanpa efek sampingobat kutil kelamin tanpa operasiobat herbal untuk kutil kelaminobat manjur untuk kutil kelaminobat bintik bintik di area telur penistanda tanda wanita berpenyakit kelaminapakah obat callusol manjur untuk mengobati kutil kelamin?obat herbal untuk kutil kelamincallusol apa bisa untuk kutil kelamin?obt kutil kelamin wilayah lampungkutil kelamin di liang vaginaYang jual obat kutil kelamin di daerah bngkinang ada tidak?jual obat untuk kutil kelamin di kota semarangjual obat kutil penis daerah sorongjual obat kutil kelamin di sologatal berlebihan dimuara Vaginaobat kutil kelamin manjurobat kutil kelaminobat kutil kelamin manjur dan amanobat kutil kelamin manjur dan aman

Unknown said...

Excellent blog you have here but I was curious abou t if you knew of any communi ty forums tha t cover the same topics talked about in this article? I’d really like to be a part of online community where I can get advice from other experienced individuaIs that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Appreciate it!


obat kutil kelamin yang alami said...

Thank you........
jual obat herbal untuk kencing nanah
obat herbal untuk wasir
cara mencegah wasir
bahaya kutil kelamin
cara menghilangkan kutil
obat kanker dari bahan herbal alami
obat untuk gejala wasir
obat kanker paru paru
obat kutil kelamin yang aman tanpa efek samping
obat kutil kelamin tanpa operasi
obat herbal untuk kutil kelamin
obat manjur untuk kutil kelamin
obat bintik bintik di area telur penis
tanda tanda wanita berpenyakit kelamin
apakah obat callusol manjur untuk mengobati kutil kelamin?
obat herbal untuk kutil kelamin
callusol apa bisa untuk kutil kelamin?
obat kutil kelamin di surabaya

Anonymous said...

Thanks....hopefully this article can be useful for the visitors.
obat kencing nanah yang cepat sembuh
obat herbal untuk penyakit sipilis

艾丰 said...

jianbin0630
dior outlet
ray ban sunglasses
polo ralph lauren
fitflops sale
christian louboutin outlet
rolex watches
longchamp pas cher
toms shoes
michael kors outlet
ralph lauren outlet
longchamp solde
mbt shoes outlet
michael kors handbags
chrome hearts outlet
coach outlet
jordan pas cher
nike tn pas cher
lululemon outlet
mcm backpack
tiffany and co
longchamp outlet
true religion jeans
louis vuitton outlet
michael kors outlet online
cartier watches
michael kors handbags
louis vuitton outlet store
ghd uk
polo ralph lauren
cartier outlet
rolex outlet
nike air huarache
cheap jordan shoes

Anonymous said...

thanks....
cara mengobati sipilis dengan obat alami
cara cepat menghilangkan kutil

Unknown said...

thanks....
cara mengobati gonore dengan obat alami
cara mudah mengobati kutil

Unknown said...

There are some interesting points in time in this article but I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity but I will take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as well
obat penyakit kulit raja singa
daun kenanga obat raja singa
obat penyakit raja singa pada laki-laki
obat raja singa manjur
obat raja singa murah
obat raja singa paling manjur
obat medis raja singa
obat mujarab raja singa
obat menyembuhkan raja singa
obat mengatasi raja singa
merek obat raja singa
merk obat raja singa
obat untuk mengobati raja singa
obat tradisional mengobati raja singa
cara membuat obat raja singa

xumeiqing said...

20161112meiqing
ugg australia
louis vuitton outlet
uggs for kids
kd 9 shoes
jordan pas cher
ugg outlet
uggs outlet
coach factory outlet
nmd adidas
michael kors handbags outlet

Anonymous said...


This is the right blog for anyone who wants to find out about this topic. You realize so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I actually would want…HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!
jual obat kencing nanah di jakarta
jual obat herbal untuk penyakit kanker payudara
jual obat herbal untuk kutil kelamin
cara mengobati kutil kelamin dengan cepat
dimana bisa beli obat untuk penyakit jengger

Unknown said...

miami dolphins jerseys
nhl jerseys
cheap oakley sunglasses
nike huarache
fitflops
longchamp le pliage
saints jerseys
valentino shoes
omega watches
toms shoes

Anonymous said...

There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.
Obat Kutil di Batang Zakar
Obat Kutil Di Kemaluan Wanita | Penyakit Kelamin Wanita
Obat Penghilang Kutil Kelamin
Tanda-Tanda Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Di Bibir Vagina
obat jengger ayam untuk wanita
Kutil Di Alat Kelamin Serta Cara Menghilangkanya
Obat Kutil Kelamin Tradisional
Obat Kutil Pada Memek | Cara Menyembuhkan Kutil Pada Kemaluan Wanita
Penyembuhan Kutil Di Bibir Vagina | Penyakit Kelamin Kutil
Penyebab Kutil Kelamin dan Cara Penyembuhanya

Anonymous said...


There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.
Obat Kutil di Batang Zakar
Obat Kutil Di Kemaluan Wanita | Penyakit Kelamin Wanita
Obat Penghilang Kutil Kelamin
Tanda-Tanda Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Di Bibir Vagina
obat jengger ayam untuk wanita
Kutil Di Alat Kelamin Serta Cara Menghilangkanya
Obat Kutil Kelamin Tradisional
Obat Kutil Pada Memek | Cara Menyembuhkan Kutil Pada Kemaluan Wanita
Penyembuhan Kutil Di Bibir Vagina | Penyakit Kelamin Kutil
Penyebab Kutil Kelamin dan Cara Penyembuhanya

Anonymous said...


This article is unique and interesting. thanks for your share. I have been meaning to write something like this on my website and you have given me an idea.
Obat Kutil Kelamin Wanita
Tanda-Tanda Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Di Bibir Memek
Cara Menghilangkan Kutil Di Kemaluan | Vagina, Anus, Atau Penis Tumbuh Kutil
Obat Menghilangkan Kutil Di Bibir Vagina
Tumbuh Kutil di Penis Dan Anus | Obat Herbal Penyakit Kelamin
Kenapa Ada Kutil Di bibir Vagina ? Cara mengobatinya Bagaimana?
Tanda-Tanda Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Pada Wanita
Obat Kutil di Kemaluan Pria | PENYAKIT KELAMIN JENGGER AYAM
Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Pada Bibir Memek
Tanda-Tanda Kutil Kelamin Condyloma Acuminata Pada Ibu Hamil

caiyan said...

louis vuitton outlet online
michael kors handbags outlet
cheap rolex replica watches
pandora charms sale clearance
moncler jackets
longchamp handbags
gucci bags
christian louboutin outlet
kate spade uk
toms shoes
0417shizhong

Unknown said...

air max
true religion jeans
michael kors
asics shoes
air jordans
cheap jordans
michael kors outlet online
yeezys
nike air huarache
atlanta falcons jersey
20170723

Unknown said...

official coach factory outlet
canada goose
polo ralph lauren outlet
ugg boots
pandora uk
pandora jewelry
louis vuitton outlet store
st louis cardinals jerseys
jordan shoes
nike free run flyknit
xsd8.17

Unknown said...

polo ralph lauren outlet online
pandora jewelry
adidas shoes
canada goose jackets
pandora outlet
ralph lauren uk
red bottoms
michael kors outlet
kate spade handbags
columbia sportswear
mt0113

chenlili said...

canada goose jackets
coach factory outlet
pandora charms sale clearance
air max shoes
ferragamo outlet store
pandora charms
true religion
ed hardy clothing
michael kors outlet online
polo outlet
yaoxuemei20180423

yanmaneee said...

asics kayno
ferragamo belt
pandora bracelet
air max 90
red bottoms
nike air max
adidas zx flux
nike flyknit racer
links of london outlet store
harden shoes

chenminghui said...

pandora jewelry
pandora jewelry outlet
moncler jackets
ralph lauren shirts
cheap oakley sunglasses
michael kors handbags sale
coach outlet online
michael kors handbags
michael kors outlet online
nike air max
chenminghui20180528

SSSSSS said...

jordan retro
longchamp
adidas gazelle
nike air force 1 low
bape hoodie
michael kors factory outlet
adidas eqt
lebron james shoes
michael kors outlet
nike huarache

Unknown said...

www0707
valentino outlet
fendi handbags
ugg outlet
air jordan shoes
michael kors handbags
reebok trainers
mavericks jerseys
basketball shoes
cheap jordans
wellensteyn jackets



jeje said...

snapbacks wholesale
pandora
jordan shoes
nike shoes
polo ralph lauren outlet
louboutin shoes
pandora outlet
air jordan uk
vibram fivefingers
nike presto

SSSSSS said...

adidas superstars
kyrie 4
100% real jordans for cheap
yeezy
michael kors outlet
golden goose sneakers
chrome hearts
hogan outlet
golden goose sneakers
birkin bag

jeje said...

xiajinyi
Les baskets possédaient également une languette réfléchissante et chaussure nike air max 95 pour homme des verrous en dentelle, ce que les chaussures précédentes ne possédaient pas. Mais pour les baskets qui sont faites par le tissu, les méthodes ci-dessus sont tout à fait inefficaces, on peut dire que ces vamps n'ont pas de méthodes de nettoyage direct. Il est en fait déclaré que ces baskets seront en mesure de mesurer à quelle hauteur vous pouvez sauter, à quelle vitesse ebay nike air max 1 leopard vous courez, ainsi que d'autres fonctionnalités. Un seul type de traitement que les thérapeutes utilisent est une marche nordique. Stockport est probablement l'un des arrondissements les plus peuplés du Grand Manchester avec une population de 281 000 habitants. et le plus possible grâce à l'avancement des savoir-faire.La vitesse croissante dans les affaires a également travaillé en faveur des équipes virtuelles qui perdent beaucoup moins asics pas cher running de temps par rapport aux équipes centrales.

Unknown said...

www1016
michael kors outlet
superdry uk
nike shoes
christian louboutin
louboutin shoes
hugo boss

hogan shoes
kate spade
salomon shoes

jobnewsbd24.com said...

National University nu students covid vaccine registration from all students protection has been published by the authority at www.nu.ac.bd. Now, students can (Covid-19) Vaccine Registration online as well our website - jobnewsbd24.com every information found.

seaseau said...

e5y28k1x30 a6w26t7z31 b2s35e6k40 j8h93e3z65 o2n46v9p84 t0j86s8n42