There be parrots here...

Today I slept in late. I just felt like enjoying myself after being so busy for so long. After I got up, I looked up running shoes stores, and found Fleet Feet in the Marina District had good reviews. I walked down there, and tried on some shoes. Excellent service, but unfortunately they didn't have shoes in the width for me. But, now I know exactly what I need, so I may be able to order something.

After that, I headed over to the wharf where it was pretty crowded. I stopped into Mickie D's and then ice cream on Pier 39. Then, I continued to telegraph HIll in search of wild parrots.

As I was making my way around, I noticed a flock of birds, but the distance was so far they could have been blackbirds. Eventually, I got to the foot of the hill, where a steep stairway greeted me. Anyway, it wasn't long before I heard the parrots. Then, looking up I was able to locate a few. They were a bit high up in the trees to see well, but I could definitely make out that they were parrots. As I made my way up, it became obvious why the parrots chose this place to hang out. At either side of the stairway were gardens of flowering plants, mostly tropical, in the yards of the hill (actually cliff) houses. I never stopped very long on the stairs or took too many pictures. The intimacy of the gardens and private homes gave me a 'keep it moving' feeling. But, the gardens themselves were worth the climb, and seeing the parrots firsthand made it all the better.

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