Saturday, October 11, 2025
Breakfast at home: two eggs over easy with sauteed zucchini and mushrooms, two mini biscuits from frozen with butter, hot water. Late morning snack: half slice of pumpkin bread. Walked and rode Muni to meet Paul at the Two Blocks of History architectural building tour, part of an event sponsored by the 2 Blocks of Art Mid-Market Community Benefit District. I met Ken H, Paul's friend who also joined. Lada Kocherovsky, an architect at Page & Turnbull, gave the tour. It included eight historic buildings and was an interesting hour. Lada had a microphone and loudspeaker, which helped overcome the various noises from street performers, busses, and people on the street. The tour ended with complimentary drinks at the ground floor bar at Proper Hotel. Paul and I got palomas and purchased soap and candles from Heavenly Soap Company which had a table on the patio alongside other vendors. Afterwards Ken's friend Ping joined us, and the four of us walked to Mộng Thu Cafe (aka Mong Thu Cafe) for lunch. Everyone else had soup. I had bun thit xao and hot vietnamese coffee. All food and drink were delicious. We talked about Kylie Minogue, Chase Center, The Residence on Netflix, travel, Taiwan, Italy, Switzerland, caring for parents, Global Entry, and more. Afterwards we split up, or so we thought. Paul and I ended up walking they same direction they did, then we caught up with them and Ken joined us to visit the lobby and restroom at Proper Hotel. Paul, Ken, and I visited the lobby of 1075 Market Street to see the Grauman's Imperial Theatre sign. Afterwards this time we did split up. Paul chose to walk home. I walked and rode Muni home. Later Patrick and ate dinner: Patrick had taco leftovers. I had pizza and caesar salad leftovers. We watched The Residence s1:e5 on Netflix then various YouTube videos. Patrick went to bed. I joined a few hours later.