#sfo museum

[guy60660]

Pacific Southwest Airlines | SFO Museum

[superchlorine]

The Armchair (There is nothing he would love more, than to leap upon that chair, and have a long nap.) 1982 Mickey McGowan aquarium, dollhouse chair, toy dog, sand

(seen at the SFO Museum)

[nuveau-deco]

Octopus Chatelaine. Manufactured by William B. Kerr & Co. in Newark, New Jersey, ca. 1900. Medium is 800 silver, sterling silver. From the collection of Mary Nunn, exhibited by SFO Museum for their 'The Allure of Art Nouveau' exhibition, Feb 13, 2016–Aug 26, 2016.

(Source: sfomuseum.org)

[shiny-eyed-corvid]

I just got back from a vacation and I have soooo many finds to clean! can’t wait to show you guys. In the meantime here are some things I saw on my trip to California that felt like they belonged here… 🐦‍⬛

The Unknown Museum at SFO airport

Le Roi de Bâton by Tony Feher (b. 1956 d. 2016) at SFMoMA

A found arrangement of shells and trinkets on a coastal trail near Santa Barbara, CA

[gemmahale]

For the ask game! Post from Museum Muse, and maybe also Sincere from any WIPs, if you're willing to give me two snippets

Charliiiiiieeeeeeee. Hai friend.

See the prompt here.

Post: From Museum Muse

“Keep us posted.” The car slows to a stop, pulling in among a collection of SFO vehicles.

Sincere: Doesn't show up in any of my WIPs yet, weirdly enough. Surprising, given my penchance for earnest OC's.

The words I'm finding I'm lacking make me laugh because you'd think I'd have used them by now!

[gentlyepigrams]

Braniff International Airways’ cabin crew were frocking fabulous in this 1966 uniform by Emilio Pucci! Fashion history via SFO Museum.

[rabbitcruiser]

Flying West (No. 6)

San Francisco and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area are a global center of economic activity and the arts and sciences, spurred by leading universities, high-tech, healthcare, finance, insurance, real estate, and professional services sectors. As of 2020, the metropolitan area, with 6.7 million residents, ranked 5th by GDP ($874 billion) and 2nd by GDP per capita ($131,082) across the OECD countries, ahead of global cities like Paris, London, and Singapore. San Francisco anchors the 13th most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States with 4.6 million residents, and the fourth-largest by aggregate income and economic output, with a GDP of $729 billion in 2022. The wider San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland Combined Statistical Area is the nation's fifth-most populous, with around nine million residents, and the third-largest by economic output, with a GDP of $1.32 trillion in 2022. In the same year, San Francisco proper had a GDP of $252.2 billion, and a GDP per capita of $312,000. San Francisco was ranked fifth in the world and second in the United States on the Global Financial Centres Index as of September 2023. Despite a continuing exodus of businesses from the downtown area of San Francisco,[43][44] the city is still home to numerous companies inside and outside of technology, including Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, X Corp., Levi's, Gap, Dropbox, and Lyft.

In 2022, San Francisco had more than 1.7 million international visitors – the fifth-most visited city from abroad in the United States after New York City, Miami, Orlando, and Los Angeles – and approximately 20 million domestic visitors for a total of 21.9 million visitors. The city is known for its steep rolling hills and eclectic mix of architecture across varied neighborhoods, as well as its cooling summers, fog, and notable landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Alcatraz, along with the Chinatown and Mission districts. The city is home to a number of educational and cultural institutions, such as the University of California, San Francisco, the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the de Young Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, the SFJAZZ Center, and the California Academy of Sciences. Two major league sports teams, the San Francisco Giants and the Golden State Warriors, play their home games within San Francisco proper. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers flights to over 125 destinations while a light rail and bus network, in tandem with the BART and Caltrain systems, connects nearly every part of San Francisco with the wider region.

Source: Wikipedia

[mondfahrt]

The current airport ranking:

1. SFO: best selection of shops, cleanest, most organised, All Gender restrooms (not at night though), there's a museum exhibit with opera costumes, and comfortable chairs, and funny looking lamps. (Staff at bag drop off made me feel a bit stupid for asking a question, though. But, well, the band wasn't working and they were really stressed, so whatever, I understand.)

2. FRA: Was the most relaxed so far (for me), but I think that was mainly due to the short way (we stayed at a hotel overnight because our flight left so early) and because everything was still in German. We also didn't have to take our shoes off at the security check. Long ways to walk, though, and the layout is kind of confusing.

3. JFK: It hasn't even been a week but I've already forgotten most about it tbh. Not that many shops, coffee was meh, security was stressful, but the people helping with check in and bag drop off were super nice!

[chavisory]

Good morning, there is a museum of opera inside the SFO airport.

[khlara]

From the website itself:

To Survive on this Shore | Jess T. Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre

Representations of older transgender people are nearly absent from our culture and those that do exist are often one-dimensional. For over five years (2013–2018), photographer Jess T. Dugan and social worker Vanessa Fabbre traveled throughout the United States creating To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults. Seeking subjects whose lived experiences exist within the complex intersections of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic class, and geographic location, they traveled from coast to coast, to big cities and small towns, documenting the life stories of this important but largely underrepresented group of older adults. The featured individuals have a wide variety of life narratives spanning the last ninety years, offering an important historical record of transgender experience and activism in the United States.

The resulting portraits and interviews provide a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Dr. Mary Travelbest - San Francisco Airport 1

In this episode: 

FAQ: What questions should you ask someone you know who traveled somewhere you like?

Destination: San Francisco Airport "Wings and Wanderlust: Solo Female Traveler's Guide to SFO"

Today’s Mistake- I left my phone on the airline counter at the SFO airport.

Travel Advice:  Relax in the Airport Yoga Room, if in SFO anyway….

FAQ: What questions should you ask someone you know who traveled somewhere you like?

   Answers 1 or 2

  1. Ask the right questions if you want to get good responses to your questions about others' travels. Instead of “How was it?” ask something new and unique.

“Would you like to revisit those places or any other part of the country?" would be an excellent question.

OR

2. If you could only re-live five minutes of the trip, which 5 minutes would it be?

https://thewanderbug.com/how-was-it-10-better-questions-to-ask-a-traveller/

Today’s destination: San Francisco Airport

I began my around-the-world journey at the San Francisco airport, SFO, which was the first stop on my journey. I’ve been a fan of this airport for many years, as it has been the gateway to Asian countries I have visited for many years. 

You can fly to 130 destinations on 50 airlines from SFO.

It’s always been welcoming from the minute that I landed. There’s just something special about it. Maybe it’s the excitement of being in San Francisco, one of the most visited cities in the world. There’s so much to see and do here. It’s also effortless to get to and from the airport via BART. I’ve flown there many times for domestic flights, too. Often, my flights take off at night, so I’ve been able to enjoy an extra day in and around the area of Northern California and then can sleep on the plane. Traveling west is more manageable due to jetlag than going east.

When in the airport, I always look to explore the Art Exhibits: SFO has a renowned art collection scattered throughout its terminals. Take a stroll to admire various sculptures, paintings, and installations. You may find one on history, even if it’s just of the SFO airport itself. Check the show notes for links to the current and upcoming exhibits.

https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions

https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/upcoming

I like to visit the SFO Aviation Museum and Library at the International Terminal, which features fascinating aviation history and cultural exhibits, such as early pilots and planes. If you are a solo female, you can browse here without feeling alone and explore flight history.

Enjoy a Meal or Snack: SFO has the spectrum, from casual cafes to fine dining establishments. Since you should arrive at least 3 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight, you will be likely to find time to eat something while here.

If you need to take a nap, there’s a place to do that, or shower, or just freshen up, for a fee.

https://www.airporttravelagency.org/freshen-up/

Shop for Souvenirs: Browse the shops and boutiques at SFO to pick up some last-minute souvenirs or gifts for loved ones. I especially like walking in airport bookstores and the magazine sections of convenience stores.

Take in the Views of the airport: Find a comfortable spot near a big glass window to enjoy panoramic views of the airport runways and the surrounding landscape. I also enjoy people-watching. It’s a place to see all kinds of reunions, babies, and seniors who need or give a smile.

Get Pampered at the SFO Spa: Treat yourself to a spa or massage at one of the airport's wellness centers. Relax and rejuvenate before continuing your journey.

https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/travel-tips

Read or Relax in a Lounge: If you can access airport lounges through your airline or a membership program, enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and Wi-Fi access. It's an excellent way to unwind in a quiet environment.

Stay Connected: SFO provides free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, allowing travelers to stay connected with family and friends or catch up on emails, social media, movies, or TV shows.

Stay Active: Take a walk around the terminal to stretch your legs and get some exercise. SFO's terminals are spacious, with plenty of walking paths and seating areas to explore.

https://www.flysfo.com/faqs

Today’s Mistake- I left my phone on the counter in SFO.

I was on my way around the world and left my phone on the airline counter after my first flight. Was that ever a scary moment!  Don’t do what I did. Hold your phone all the time, or tie a string to it!

Today’s Travel Advice-Yoga for travelers in SFO

Solo travelers can Relax in the Yoga Rooms: SFO offers designated yoga rooms in multiple terminals where travelers can unwind, stretch, and find inner peace before or after their flights. It's a perfect spot for relaxation and meditation. Sunday to Saturday, it’s open from 4 am to 11 pm and free of charge in terminals 2 and 3. 

https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/yoga-room

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December 9th - December 17th 2023

Ok a long multi-day post. Let's see how much I remember. What are you gonna do I was on vacation and traveling.

December 9th:

I found out in the morning that our reef tour was canceled. When we went to the counter the lady said that a cyclone off the coast was causing unsafe conditions. Oh well. We booked another tour that wasn't too far out. It was a tour to Green Island. It wasn't too bad. We got to see the reefs and I saw a sea turtle. Freaking large animals. I ran into some people I met at the conference the week before.

We came back in the afternoon. I went for a run. We got dinner at a pizza place. We then had a drink at a roof top bar. It was great.

December 10th:

We woke up early to catch a flight to Brisbane to head to Gold Coast. We had to take a train from the airport to Gold Coast. It was a 3 hour long ride. Got cheap dinner nearby the hotel and decided to enjoy our hotel room. It had a view of the ocean.

December 11th:

We decided to walk around and explore the southern part of Gold Coast. We stopped by a breakfast place and got some late breakfast. After we walked through a tropical forest park. It was cool seeing some of the wildlife.

Then after we decided to checkout a place where wild koalas were living. We got to see couple wild koalas and checked out a wildlife sanctuary.

After we grabbed a beer by the beach and headed back to figure out for dinner. We decided to get pho. At the end of the day we clocked in 35,000 steps.

December 12th:

Woke up and got breakfast a nearby cafe. We then decided to checkout this place where they had wild kangaroos running around. It was an hour bus ride. But we got to see some wild kangaroos.

It was pretty cool. I mean growing up in North America you only saw them in zoos, but to see it in the wild was neat. After we checked out the north part of Gold Coast and got a snack. We came back to the hotel and rested up for dinner. We got burgers and then after we stopped by a bar and got a drink.

December 13th:

Had to wake up and leave early to catch the train to catch the plane. It was mostly travel day. We landed back in Sydney and checked out Centennial Park. It was like their Central Park. For dinner we went to Lord Dudley's Hotel. We came back early and watched some Peaky Blinders.

December 14th:

It was going to be a hot day so planned on spending most of the day indoors. I booked a Sydney Opera House tour. It was cool seeing the inside of the Opera house. I've always seen the outside in pictures but never got to seeing it up close and inside. After the tour I figured we should watch a concert so I bought tickets to a Christmas concert for Friday.

After we got lunch and we headed to the museum of contemporary art. We spent a couple hours there. Then we headed back to our hotel to wait out the heat. After when it cooled down just a bit, we then headed to Bondi Beach. We walked around and just enjoyed the scenery.

We came back and had a snack and some drinks at the hotel. We then walked over to Harry's Cafe De Wheels. Apparently it's a famous Australian fast food joint. It was ok. They had meat pies or whatever. We came back after and watched some more peaky blinders.

December 15th:

Last Day in Sydney so we decided to checkout their zoo. It wasn't a big zoo so we saw everything in 4 hours. Great views of the city.

After we came back and got some snacks at a mall food court. It wasn't too bad. We came back to our hotel and got ready for dinner. For dinner I made a reservation at Chiswick Woollhara. It was a place that Anthony Bourdain visited before. it was a nice restaurant.

Then after we headed to the Sydney Opera House for the concert. It was a fun concert and the choir and the orchestra was great. I am glad that we got to see a concert there.

We headed back to the hotel and started to pack.

December 16th:

Woke up and headed to the airport. It was a travel day. Landed back in SFO around 7AM. Caught my flight back to SD and came in around 10AM. After I unpacked my stuff and rested up. The wife landed around 1 PM and I picked her up and then we picked up our dog. After we lounged around and we went to a holiday party that one of the wife's friend was hosting. Came home and watched more Peaky Blinders.

December 17th:

Woke up around the usual time. Went to church. Had lunch and met someone who was a potential to sit our dog. He wasn't a good match. In the afternoon we walked the dog and lounged around the house. Made some Aperol spritz and probably have a late dinner and watch some Peaky Blinders. Good vacation. now back to reality.

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[thehappilyeverafter]

Disney World and Universal Studios Ride Reviews

I went on a trip to Orlando, Florida to visit Disney World and Universal Studios with Janie this past week. We flew from SFO to Orlando on Thursday morning Sept 7, 2023 and returned to SFO on Sept 15 Friday night (11 pm).

See the calendar below for more details:

This document captures my thoughts on each ride (since I probably won't be returning to Orlando anytime soon!) as well as general lessons/takeaways for future visits to theme parks.

EPCOT

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure: Trackless 3D ride. Great theming of the queue and ride, and surrounding area (France in EPCOT). Disney magic is palpable.

8/10

Frozen Ever After: Terrible, low effort flume ride with weird, projected faces on Elsa/Anna animatronics.

3/10

La Gran Fiesta: Entry to the ride is cool (inside Pyramid) but the theme itself (Donald Duck + 2 Mexican musician birds) is not very relatable.

5/10

Spaceship Earth: Fun, slow, informative ride about the progression of mankind. Includes comical pictures at the end of the riders.

6.5/10

Mission: Space: Quality ride that simulates training to be an astronaut. Rotation to simulate G Force can make people dizzy (not me). 

7/10

Soarin’ Around the World: A classic, solid ride, very similar to the California Adventures counterpart. 

7/10

Living with the Land (Boat Ride with the Greenhouse): Slow but informative flume/boat ride. No real theming. Just about agriculture/earth.

5.5/10

Finding Nemo: Decent cart ride (like Haunted Mansion/Little Mermaid) that allowed us to discover the existence of EPCOT’s aquarium. Potentially boring.

6/10

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: An indoor rollercoaster ride reminiscent of Space Mountain. The theming was decent in line and also on the ride with the god. This was probably better than Space Mountain since the carts can rotate.

7.5/10

Test Track: Queue theming (design your own car!) was cool despite Chevrolet presence. Initial part of ride was cool, but the climax was super short (one outdoor loop with a terrible view).

5/10

Animal Kingdom

Expedition Everest: Similar to Matterhorn Bobsleds ride, albeit with a backwards twist. The queue theming (Yeti museum, Nepal climbing gear, general Nepal/Asia region in Animal Kingdom) are awesome. These two components make the ride significantly superior to Matterhorn Bobsleds.

7.5/10

Safari Tour: Shorter than expected but still get to see a lot of animals (lions, gazelles, elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, etc.) in the preserve. It’s still something that needs to be done at least once every trip.

6.5/10.

It’s Tough to be a Bug: Boring ride/show hybrid. Good for a rest in a cool room.

5/10

Flight of Passage: Best 3D ride. Queue (upward jungle into lab) and Pandora land are also great.

8/10

Na’vi River Journey: Flume ride through Pandora with one high quality singing Avatar animatronic. It’s an OK ride, but not much emotional connection and kind of boring. Not worth a long wait.

6/10

Dinosaur Ride: Unexpectedly exciting, great ride tucked away in DinoLand. It’s similar to the Indiana Jones ride (cart through darkness) albeit with dinosaurs instead. The queue’s theme is apt (dinosaur museum) and is referenced by the ride intro video, but is kind of boring.

7.5/10

Kali River Rapids: Similar to Grizzly River Rapids but worse/shorter. There’s just one drop.

6/10

Magic Kingdom

Jungle Cruise: Pretty similar to the Disneyland counterpart. Although there’s a cave part that’s different where the skipper is completely silent.

6/10

Tomorrowland Cars: Super slow cars, ineffective steering, bad exhaust smell. Queue theming is nonexistent and waiting takes place in the sun.

4/10

TRON: A decent indoor rollercoaster with swiveling capability. Theming is a bit generic (futuristic, cyber lights) but still fun overall. Similar to Space Mountain, although the position involves sitting (like on a motorcycle) which is cooler. 

7.5/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: A classic. Mostly similar but the Disneyland counterpart is slightly better in my opinion (no restaurant at beginning of ride, no man on rocking chair at beginning of ride, or no Jolly Roger before initial drop) no uphill at end). The queue theming is more planned and better (dedicated building with angular lines).

7/10

Seven Dwarves and the Mine: Broke down twice when we tried to ride it. Queue is OK but boring. Actually ride is gateway coaster for kids and over pretty quickly.

6/10

It’s a Small World: Can view ride/queue from the Pinocchio restaurants which is cool. Queue/boarding area is pretty modern and indoors. Other than that, pretty similar to Disneyland counterpart and somewhat boring.

6/10

The Little Mermaid: Decent cart ride. Not a huge fan of Little Mermaid, but still pretty nice. Underwater effects are cool. Pretty similar to the California Adventure counterpart.

7/10.

Haunted Mansion: Awesome ride even without the Nightmare Before Christmas theme. Great for Halloween/fall vibes. Similar to the Disneyland counterpart.

7.5/10

Hollywood Studios

Star Wars (Rise of the Resistance): Very similar to the Disneyland counterpart. Trackless ride with great setup.

7.5/10

Star Wars (Smugglers Run): Very similar to the Disneyland counterpart. Also a decent ride (although being pilot is stressful) in a great area (Galaxy’s Edge).

7/10

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues: Fun 3D ride with a short line.

7/10

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Great trackless ride with cute Mickey/Minnie vacation theme. Glad to see it was introduced to Disneyland earlier this year.

8/10

Aerosmith Rollercoaster: Great indoor rollercoaster. Despite the unrelatable Aerosmith intro, the ride is basically Space Mountain with a “California” theme. I would consider it at least on par with Space Mountain.

7.5/10 

Twilight Tower of Terror: California Adventure’s counterpart was converted to Guardians of Galaxy theme, so it’s nice to ride the classic again. The theme is great for Halloween vibes. The trippy ride intro prior to the actual bouncing (elevator moves forward through space with giant eyeballs of stuff) wasn’t present in the California Adventure’s version, and actually makes it better.

7.5/10

Toy Story Mania: The ride itself is very similar to the California Adventure’s counterpart. But the dedicated building for a themed queue and surrounding area (Toy Story Land) makes is better.

7.5/10

Slinky Dog Dash: Decent gateway coaster with light theme in Toy Story Land. Not worth a long wait though.

7/10.

Universal Studios

Simpsons: Decent, light 3D ride.

7/10

Minions Mayhem: Decent, light 3D ride.

7/10

Men in Black (Alien Attack): Blaster ride in moving cart with physical robot aliens. High quality queue (old school 90s/2000s office) and ride.

7/10

Minions Villain Con (Blaster): Lame because you have to stand up. Also hard to tell where your blaster is, since everyone shares the same screen. 

6/10

Race through NYC with Jimmy Fallon: Decent 3D ride despite Jimmy Fallon theme.

7/10

Fast and Furious: Super loud; not worth it. The subject matter is also not appealing to me personally.

5/10

Transformers: Decent, exciting 3D ride, but also pretty loud.

6.5/10

Harry Potter (Escape from Gringotts): A decent ride with an amazing queue through Gringotts.

7.5/10

ET Adventure: An unexpectedly awesome, old school ride. Biking over the night city (shadow across the moon) was amazing. The name at the end was the cherry on top. One of the best rides in Universal across both parks.

7.5/10

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit: A pretty good rollercoaster! You get to choose your own song, which impacts the experience significantly. Sandstorm by Darude was a great choice.

7/10

Bourne Stuntacular: Technically a show, but awesome effects!

8/10

Hogwarts Express (to Hogsmeade): This is not really a ride — more themed for of transportation. King’s Cross theming is very realistic to the point of making the wait a bit boring. Reflection trick for going through the wall is kind of cool. During the ride, window animation + silhouettes are fun but a bit on the nose.

6/10

Islands of Adventure

Harry Potter (Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure): Pretty cool “mini” rollercoaster ride with theming, although a bit loud. Backwards part was unexpected. Reminiscent of Expedition Everest.

7/10

Harry Potter (Forbidden Journey): Same as the one in Universal Hollywood. A classic with a great queue, although the dementor part of the ride is pretty excessive.

7/10

VelociCoaster: Fun, Jurassic-Park themed queue and decent rollercoaster. I was slightly disappointed due to the all the hype (“one of the best rollercoasters in America”). I would put it in the same tier as Incredicoaster, Flight Deck, and Rip Ride Rockit.

7/10

Jurassic Park Boat Ride: A classic flume ride, although pretty loud and slightly boring (just one drop at end). It was nice to ride it again because the California counterpart is possible closed (need to double check).

6/10

Spiderman: An OK 3D ride. It’s pretty loud though.

6/10

King Kong: Skull Island: Similar to Fast and Furious (large, moving vehicle with 3D effects on sides). But the queue and subject matter is much more exciting. It makes me want to watch the movie. 

7/10

Hogwarts Express (to Diagon Alley): This is not really a ride — more themed for of transportation. During the ride, window animation + silhouettes are fun but a bit on the nose. Glad to see they are different from the (to Hogsmeade) ride though. Also weird because the train faces the wrong direction.

6/10

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22 years ago today this morning, I watched the World Trade Center attacks live on television at my restaurant next to our bakery in San Francisco while having coffee with our banker. I did not know how to describe it to my children and my wife when I came home.

Today I'm sitting here at the Vancouver airport waiting for our flight back to SFO. The September 11, 2001, attacks evoked many emotions globally, especially in the United States. Some prominent feelings are shock, disbelief, fear, anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, and outrage.

These feelings were complex and often intertwined. As a person who grew up witnessing the effects of destruction and atrocities, the emotions surrounding that day are still fresh, even years later, as I get through the airport checkpoint today. The process of healing and remembrance continues. The World Trade Center was on my bucket list to visit before it was destroyed. My immediate participation in the national September 11 Memorial & Museum at the site serves as a point of remembrance for me. .

Healing is a long and individual process, but I hope we all find ways to move forward. September 11 will forever be a defining moment in our lives and our great nation's collective memory. Visiting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum will be on my new bucket list.

http://www.national911memorial.org

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