Montreal

bustling markets, bright murals, unique architecture.........sometimes a stroll around the streets of Montreal can seem very "San Francisco"

some more mission murals

Cesar Chavez Elementary School

24th  between Florida and Alabama Street

Balmy Alley: two murals dealing with the civil war in El Salvador

Dolores Park version of the famous Seurat painting

detail of "Generator"

Harvey Milk

the big flag at Harvey Milk Plaza...

...and "White Night, Big City," the new song from Chuck Prophet's San Francisco-inspired album "Temple Beautiful"

take a break in the park

enter golden gate park...

and find a place to enjoy the sun

coke & church

van ness & 18th...

sidewalk stencils

noticed these while on my way to green chile kitchen for a blue corn enchilada...

oakland farmer's market

a late october morning at the friday farmer's market across the bay in oakland...

a little break for some curbside fresh strawberries...

and then keep strolling around the market...

duboce park