San Francisco
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San Francisco Part III: Unfolding Layers of San Francisco
Arrived in San Francisco after an endless journey, cloaked in weariness. The city revealed itself in dreamlike contrasts: silent self-driving cars, gleaming towers, and timeworn buildings. Checked into a Titanic-like hotel, finding a moment to breathe and appreciating the character of this captivating city. Continue reading
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San Francisco Part II: Altitude and Indifference
From a plane an hour north of San Francisco, I glimpsed a snow-capped mountain, its indifferent grandeur a stark reminder of nature’s scale versus our fleeting lives. This brief encounter, while devoid of grand epiphanies, underscored the vast, uncaring universe and our small, frantic existence within it. Nice. Continue reading
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San Francisco Part I: Embracing the Unexpected.
The plane hummed, a soft, monotonous drone, as it arced over the landscape north of San Francisco. My anticipation buzzed, contrasting with the serene views. We began our day at 4 AM, stumbling through pre-dawn quiet towards Pearson Airport. Not everything went as planned, but that’s part of the journey. Continue reading
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