As soon as we landed at SF International airport, we rushed for visitor/immigration counter. I was impressed by the smartness , keen observation and knowledge level of the officers.

It didn't take much time and the process was quite smooth. Maybe it was because of the Google brand name.

We were led outside into a comfortable volvo bus by a charming old lady (I was again impressed by the wittiness and energy level of the old lady).

We were half drowsy and may be dozed off in the bus until we saw the city lights of SF. It was a heavenly sight, and it seemed that we are immersing gradually into the glitter of SF. Suddenly things became exciting...proof...we are in the heart of the city.


Hilton was right on the road! Unlike our hotels Hilton SF (Union Square) doesn't have a compound, the gates open right on the main road, just like most of the other hotels in SF.

There were 3000 of us from across the world, visiting SF for our global conference,
and as if destiny wanted to have some fun, my name did not figure in the guest list of the hote. Which means I wasn't allocated a room.

So , here we go, another tryst began, and after an hour I and my room mate got ourselves aroom allocated.

I had a quick bath , we were curious to get out of the hotel and do some night sight seeing.

So SF is not a "corporate", "big city". It's a laid down city with very modern infrastructure: trams, metros, buses and all measn of transportation available.

The city reminds me of goa, essentially because of the laid back lifestyle. It's however indeed a very beautiful and green city.

So the first day we just grabbed some junk food and slept.

Next day was SUNDAY.


Time to go to "fisherman's wharf". A very beautiful place about the bay, good to hang out. Have food by the fireplace, munch snacks and cofee while looking at the yatches and just having fun.


The day passed in a jiffy. And we are back in the hotel. Tomorrow is monday, time for business, conference starts and I know we will have a tight schedule for the next 5 days.


But before that...one more intersting observation, I used to wake up at about 530 in the morning and go for a morning walk, about 4 kms. And ditto in the night.

I must share that there was not an iota of tiredness, the air was so fresh and invigorating, one would be keen to just continue walking.

I continued this schedule throughout the stay, and I can vouch now, morning walk works.

So, here we conclude, but what happened during the next 6 days, stay switched on to know.