Fall and spring trees coexist on San Francisco streets

サンフランシスコの道路では、梅の花びらも紅葉も一緒に見えます。可笑しいでしょう？

After living in Japan, seeing autumn foliage in background, and plum blossoms in foreground is a confusing mix of seasons. In California, there’s a wet and a dry season, with little temperature difference from month to month. It’s odd to see both plants from 2 season regions like the Mediterranean, South Africa, and Australia, and also from 4 season regions.

A final view of laundry machines roped to scaffolding

洗濯機が足場の上にあるのは可笑しいでしょう。地震のために、ロープでつないであります。

I am glad this 3 month re-painting job is done. There’s something surreal seeing the washing machines lifted outside the building while the foul-smelling balcony floor sealant was applied.