It's always refreshing to get out of town for a change of scenery. Last week's absence from the blog gave me the chance to explore and enjoy northern California and my favorite American city - San Francisco. The scenic (and long) drive through pastoral areas affords great views of hillsides dotted with abandoned farmhouses and grazing cows.
I finally visited the Hearst Castle, with its sprawling hillsides, lush furnishings, multiple guest houses, and amazing ocean views.
After the castle tour, it was off to an early dinner in the charming coastal town of Cambria a few miles away.
Due to having no cell phone service or internet connection in Cambria, I was able to relax, walk by the beach, and enjoy the views right as the sun was setting.
Then it was on to San Francisco, and my excitement grew as I neared the city and anticipated my upcoming activities.
The hotel room in San Francisco actually had a water view, as well as a close proximity to the largest H&M in the city, which I visited twice in two days (hey, they get new shipments in daily). 
At Macy's in Union Square, I browsed the RACHEL Rachel Roy collection and tried on the velvet 24 hour dress I'd been eyeing. As the sizing ran large, I tried on a zero (which would ordinarily never fit me), and realized that the dress was still a little roomy, so I added the belt to cinch it in. I gravitated towards a few dresses in the collection, however, being petite, I found that the lengths and proportions weren't flattering on me, so I didn't purchase anything. 
The next day I ventured to the deYoung Museum for a look at the ever-popular King Tut exhibition, which was well worth the long wait in line. 
Afterwards, I took a quick walk acoss the courtyard to the Planetarium (where I watched a breathtaking show called Fragile Planet) and the eco-friendly living rooftop garden at the California Academy of Sciences. 
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