Project365: The Last Day of August

It has been 8 full months since I started my Project365.  I absolutely love this new way of journaling -- in light and images rather than words.



If you haven't started a Project 365, what are you waiting for?  Here's your invitation!  Read on for tips and links that will help you get started. 
If you have a Project365, post your link below!  I can't wait to see what you've been up to!

San Francisco Street Food Festival

San Francisco is a fabulous foodie city.  Within walking distance of my apartment I have an organic bakery, a fabulous fondue spot, a taco truck that serves gourmet French food, and dozens of other restaurants.  But last weekend, I spent the day at the San Francisco Street Food Festival -- an orgy of tasty treats and fabulous eats from restaurants, food carts, caterers, and taco trucks all over the Bay Area. And the funniest part: the festival was sponsored by Pepto Bismol!



Tips for the Festival
  1. Bring plenty of cash.  Wells Fargo is a sponsor, and there was a cash machine available, but the stands only take cash.  
  2. Buy a pass online before you go.  You can get substantial discounts if you buy a pass online.  We didn't, and we wished that we had. 
  3. Go early. By noon the place was packed! Especially for those going with kids and strollers, go early to beat the crowds. 
  4. Take public transit.  There was only on-street parking in the neighborhood, and we were very glad we had taken the bus.  
They haven't announced the 2011 dates yet, but you can bet I'll be there!

Link Love:

    Rick Steves in Sacramento: Travel as a Spiritual Act

    I am delighted to announce a great opportunity for those of you in Northern California to meet Rick Steves, travel writer, TV host, and radio personality.  A deeply philanthropic guy, Rick is coming to Sacramento to do a talk and reception as a fundraiser for two causes near and dear to my heart: the Rwanda School Project and Lutheran Social Services of Northern California.

    And as one of the organizers of this event, I hope you will all come!

    Wednesday, October 20
    Reception: 5 pm
    Lecture: 6:30 pm
    (tickets for the reception are very limited)
    1701 L Street ⎹ Sacramento, CA ⎹ 95811

    There are two ways to enjoy Rick Steves' visit to Sacramento:
    Reception + Lecture: $99 per person
    • Includes admission to an intimate reception with Rick Steves prior to the lecture with light refreshments, reserved seating for the lecture, and an autographed copy of one of Rick Steves' books. 
    Lecture Only: $40 per person
    • Includes general admission seating for the lecture.
    All event proceeds benefit The Rwanda School Project and Lutheran Social Services of Northern California. 

    To purchase tickets for the event online:
    To purchase tickets by phone: call Brown Paper Tickets 24-hour ticket hotline at 1.800.838.3006

    The Gypsy on Travel with Rick Steves
    I was recently a guest on Rick Steves' radio show.  Check it out: The Gypsy on Travel with Rick Steves.