Opera at the Ballpark

There are a lot of cool things to do and see in San Francisco, but this one is among the top five on my list. Opera at the ballpark! And the best part, it was free!

Thousands of opera lovers showed up at AT&T Park on September 19^th to watch a live simulcast of the San Francisco Opera’s rendition of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore. It’s the suspenseful story of a corrupt count, a dashing warrior and a Gypsy who plots to avenge her mother’s wrongful death.

The best seating was on the baseball field, where people laid out their blankets and enjoyed the evening under the stars. You could even buy a gourmet picnic basket that included everything from a bottle of cabernet sauvignon to house made chocolate truffles.

By the time my best friend Young and I arrived at the park the field was already full, so we had to sit in the stands. We ended up at the next best spot, right behind home plate.

The weather was great, clear skies and a slight chill in the air. We were in heaven! And everyone around us also seemed to be thrilled to be there.

At 8 o’clock the stadium lights dimmed down and the show got underway. The performance was broadcasted on the jumbo screen with subtitles. The beautiful music and the singers' powerful voices filled the ballpark like a rock concert.

Opera at the ballpark was an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it for the entire family.

The Fog

One of my favorite things about San Francisco is the fog. Some people find it dreary and depressing, but I think it’s comforting and mysterious.

I love how the fog slowly creeps into the bay through the Golden Gate Bridge on a sunny day. In a matter of minutes it can blanket the city with its chilly breeze.

And there's something so soothing about the fog horns. It's like listening to a lullaby.

It rarely gets hot in San Francisco, but when it does, you always know nature’s air conditioning will soon return to cool you off.