Honeymoon #3- Day 1

We went to San Francisco on our 3rd Honeymoon (2nd Anniversary) last weekend and had a great, relaxing time! It's only about 2 hours from where we live, PLUS my uncle and aunt live there, which has brought us to realize that we'll be visiting more often from now on! :)

Phill and Carolina live in a fabulous flat right in the heart of town. This picture is from the roof Friday night. GREAT view-which this picture only captures part of.
We really enjoyed getting to spend time with Phill (Carolina was out of town), and he was a great tour guide as well. Their dog, Shamis (sp?), amazed us as he just followed us around town, and even waited outside cafes without a leash while we went in for some food. A true city dog who everyone around knows and loves! :)
Ok, so I've become like my friend Tiana, who takes pictures of TREES! I think that i said, "i LOVE these trees," about every 5 minutes as we sauntered around town.
California has so many unique looking trees...or maybe it's just cuz they are different than the ones I grew up with in Oregon. Whatever the case, I like them!
After parting way with Phill in the morning, we headed to the Farmers Market. I wish i could have gotten a better shot at this little girl with her flowers, but I still like it. And of course Matt found a pastry to enjoy!

While wandering through the craft booths Matt heard a familiar song coming from somewhere nearby...don't know if you've heard of it, but we LOVE IT- "God of This City." Matt was immediately like a dog who caught a scent and darted off toward it. Sure enough, there was a huge youth group from Louisiana singing in the square!

They also had a group who played on buckets, ladders, trash cans and lids, etc. Lots of fun!

We ended up sticking around for quite a while and joined in the worship (including "Mighty to Save"- another favorite of ours). This ended up being on the top of the list for favorite memories of the weekend.

It's so easy for me to get overwhelmed by the darkness and brokenness of so many people in cities, to the point where it's easy to feel a lack of hope and an emptiness. It was an incredible reminder, as we got to praise Jesus in the middle of a city, that He is still God and in control, no matter how much it might not seem like it sometimes. He IS God of every city, no matter who does or doesn't believe it or walk with Him. And it truly FILLS me to walk in the light, in JOY...HOPE...LOVE...and all that He brings, knowing that He is at work and hasn't forgotten! He is HERE!

View from above the group and the fountains we sat by...and got burned in the sun by (unexpected GREAT weather!)
Next we made our way along the waterfront. On our honeymoons we especially enjoy not caring what time it is, so we had no plans and just took our time. We sat here for a while and watched some guys skate boarding. Quite entertaining!
And then down to Pier 39 for some ice cream, shops and of course, the sea lions!
And a happy ending to our day on top of Phill's roof again, this time in day light! Pretty nice view, huh?!?! :)