San Francisco wasn’t all seagull versus crab sashimi fests. The glorious sights there beg to be seen each time you visit. They practically demand it. And you can’t ignore the glorious sights. Not on my watch, pal!

We spent our first full day in the city exploring the Golden Gate Bridge, and other waterfront walkways on the perimeter of the city. Followed by walking all over the hills of San Francisco. Well, not all of the hills because I only have one pair of legs to my person, but rather, one specific hill upon which my family has nourished its roots for decades. I’m a Colorado girl through and through, but you can’t deny the kind of heritage my clan has left us in that fabulous city by the bay. I may be a Colorado girl, but as my grandmother says, I’m an honorary Californian, too.

Be sure to also check out these fantastic 10-on-10 photogs and see how they spent the last few weeks of their summer: