In a Western Place

Shot from my phone on a cable car at the bottom of California street and Van Ness, yesterday afternoon. My photos never seem to convey how steep the hills really are in this part of the city — you'll have to take my word for it. Some of the sidewalks are like walls, walls I say! I lost my balance a few weeks ago and fell forward (then down, hill). Scary. This hill (leading up to my apartment) is not too bad and I usually walk hike it, but not with flip-flops on my feet and 2 bags of heavy Whole Foods in my arms. Thank you cable car! I also hop on the Powell/Mason cable car line (with the tourists) for half of my walking commute to and from work. While my heart, calves and thighs certainly reap the benefits of a daily hill climb, my knees beg to differ.