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San Francisco baby!

 

I landed in San Francisco, and I am staying in the midst of Little Italy.

This is the church where Marilyn Monroe had her wedding to Joe DiMaggio blessed.


Lots…

…and lots…

 
…of interesting things to see…


…but…


…in the end…


…I’m so happy to be spending time with people I love.

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