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Friday, March 8, 2013

Warm California Sun

My recent trip to California was blessed with perfect weather. A visit to San Francisco included a stop at the de Young Museum which was having an exhibit of Dutch Masters. In the spotlight was the famous "Girl with a Pearl Earring." No photos allowed. Visiting with friends, we took some time to ride up to the tower at the de Young and enjoyed the spectacular view of the city.

The de Young has a fabulous collection and the museum on the Sunday we were there was crowded with art lovers but you know museum crowds seem to be a gracious group, so it is easy to enjoy.


Taken with my IPad

View from the tower

Outside the museum in Golden Gate Park

Next stop was lunch at a unique restaurant in Golden Gate Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean.This was my first visit to the Beach Chalet and 
 the grand murals inside done by the WPA in the 1930's are a must see attraction. Sorry I didn't take a photo of the view of the Pacific from the upstairs dining area. 




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  1. CarolMarch 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Nice pictures! That was a fun weekend.

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  2. PatrickMarch 21, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I hadn't seen those murals before, so thanks for sharing! I will have to add them to my list for my next visit.

    I saw the Girl with a Pearl Earring a couple of years ago - and I was the only one in the room. Museum goers are a polite crowd, but the selfish part of me loved the chance to take in the painting with no one around.

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