Getting Out

Going to new places–especially larger, urban destinations, is a wonderful departure from my day-to-day suburban experience. I recently spent five days in San Francisco with my lovely wife. We flew in and spent our days walking the streets, riding public transit, and admiring the architecture.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of a trip like this, to a place like this, is the drastic contrast to my current living situation. The city. The sights. The people. The restaurants. The buildings. The lifestyle. The history. Everywhere I looked was a sight to behold–to soak in. The rich history of a city like San Francisco provides great visual nuggets every step of the day. From the quirky details of old buildings, to beautiful signage, to people from all walks of life–the city is a great place to recharge and refill your creative banks.

Below is a random (limited) collection of images that caught my eye as we trudged up and down the hills of Frisco.

What I’m saying here is nothing new–we all know that taking time away from your computer, your office, and our day-to-day environment–and spending time in new places is a good thing. What I am saying is more of a reminder and encouragement to get away (sooner rather than later). The world is big and wonderful and full of ideas–take advantage of it.