Weekend in San Francisco

Over President's Day weekend Tica, Erin, Aunt Sue, Uncle Jim and Jay all were in Oakland and San Francisco to visit Ne and to take in the an old tradition, the Chinese New Year parade.  It was a cold and rainy weekend but we started out Saturday by going to Hangar One Distillery in Alameda for vodka tasting.  The distillery in located on the old Navy base and the operations and tasting room are all in an old airplane hangar.  It was an interesting experience with some fun tastes.

The we headed into San Francisco for the parade but first made a quick stop at Tadich Grill - the oldest restaurant in California.  It started as a coffee stand in 1849 and developed into the restaurant it is today - an institution in the city.

The Chinese New Year Parade is always fun to watch and something the Fergusons have been doing for years!  It was Jay's first time at the parade.  Even though it was cold and rainy all the kids, performers and dragons did an excellent job.

And everyone missing warmer southern California weather but glad it's not Chicago weather :)

We also ate at a great Brazilian restaurant in the city complete with feijoada, caiprinhas and samba dancers.  A great way to top off our multicultural weekend.

Thanks so much to Ne for hosting and for showing us a great time!