Today we felt an earthquake.
The ground shook below us for about 30 seconds, as we held on. Books and dinnerware rattled about. About a minute or so later, we again felt the ground shake even more violently for another 30 seconds.
But all was well.
For our last day, we decided to visit the California Academy of Sciences. They had a demonstration room that simulated the earthquakes of 1989, and the more powerful quake of 1906. In addition, their show in the planetarium was also dedicated to earthquakes.
We walked through the African Hall, saw penguins, and walked onto their living roof. A roof covered with various low maintenance plants. Not only does it save on the heating and cooling costs of the building, it decreases heat dissipated into the city, and affords a living place for birds and insects.
Most impressive, was their many aquariums. Some that simulated a two story coral reef, while many smaller ones contained various aquatic life. The variety and beauty was breath taking.
Unfortunately we ran out of time, and could not visit their multi-storied Rain Forests of the World exhibit.
We walked through Golden Gate Park and then took the bus back towards home. We got off several blocks further to go to another of Gail's recommendations. For supper we decided on the Red Jade Restaurant at 245 Church Street.
We ordered hot and sour soup, with an appetizer of Dim Sum. For our meal, we had Mongolian Beef, General Tso's Chicken, and Szechuan Broccoli. The flavors where wonderfully balanced and delicious.
Our last day in San Francisco was a pleasant one. Now it is time to back our bags, and get ready for our flight home tomorrow.
Photographer's note: Today's photography was all done with my Samsung Galaxy SII android cell phone.
Cheers,
Hera & Anthony
