May 07, 2013 | Written by Patricia Murphy

San Rafael/San Francisco

When John told me he had to go to a conference in San Francisco, I said, “Poor you. I better come along.” And so I did. We spent the weekend in San Rafael with our friends the Zdankiewicz’s: John, Debbie, Pauline, Jane, and John. We had such a wonderful time hanging out with the whole family. We went to the Marin Farmer’s Market, and we hiked the trail to Stinson Beach in perfect weather.

On Sunday John and I headed into San Francisco where we settled into the Fairmont Hotel. We enjoyed doing several runs in town including one at Kezar Field in Golden Gate Park. We had several great meals. And someone might have done a little shopping.

Strawberries at the Marin Farmer’s Market

The “Z”‘s getting their strawberry on.

Point Reyes cheese.

Leeks!!

We had such a great time hanging with the Z’s.

Beets!

Pauline, Jane, and the 3 Johns

Heading out to Stinson Beach

What a beautiful hike.

A perfect day for beachcombing.

Deb, and John in the background.

Two Johns in relief.

I am Batman.

Sisters are fun!

I told you so!

Time to say goodbye to the beach.

A beautiful hike back.

The youngest John.

View from our hotel in San Francisco.

The Fairmont Hotel.

This Dog.

Walking to lunch at Greens.

Florist.

View from lunch.

Alcatraz.