Lina's visit to SF made her a sea lion lover

Ocean Beach sunset 

Lina in harmony 

A few days after my sister Lindsay left my sister Lina arrived.  Our first outing was to Trader Joe's, I love and miss this store terribly. We stocked up on necessary supplies that we would need; raw almonds, dried mango and bananas (no sugar added of course), dark chocolate covered pomegranate seeds and much more deliciousness.
We were able to experience a great day at Ocean Beach together and spectate an amazing sunset.  That day we saw about 20 dead jellyfish washed up on shore, never knowing for what reason but nonetheless a very rare experience.

We went on an adventure in Golden Gate Park where we drank some tea with mochi cakes in the Japanese Tea Garden.  Our exploration also included a trip to the conservatory of flowers and wandering aimlessly in the park.  We went to the spot where the jammin takes place, some guys were there juggling away.  Lina joined in the futbol activity showing those guys a thing or two.  They were quite impressed with her skills.

One of Lina's favorite part of San Francisco was Chinatown.  She was crazy about that area as she liked being emerged in a different type of culture and environment.  She did get a bit grossed out by the way they had some of their food sitting around like the dead fish, turtles and chickens.  She understood that it was the way the culture was and she accepted that.  

While my sister was visiting she discovered a new passion about herself, how much she loved and wanted to protect sea animals.  Everyday without fail Lina had to go to Pier 39 to where to sea lions liked to gather to say hi to them, fortunately I lived close to the pier.  One of her only souvenirs she got was a sea lion key chain, which of course some of the proceeds went to the help protect marine life.  

sea lions at Pier 39 

My sister Angelina is such a wonderful person.  She is very caring and concerned for the well being of other people and animals, sometimes a little too much.  She is passionate in what she believes and will always stand behind it.  Lina's trip to SF has inspired her in more ways than one.  I hope that she will soon be able to utilize her good intentions more as well as continuing her development into being a loving proactive semi-hippie that is her destiny.