Top 5 cities I want to visit (USA)
5 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The number one reason I would like to visit Philadelphia other then the Rocky movies is the city is the headquarters for Mitchell and Ness. If you like anything related to throw back sports clothing you already know about Mitchell and Ness. Not sure how much money I would bring to their store on 1201 Chestnut St. but it won;t be enough. I may come home with anything and everything Toronto. But I may also bring some 49er gear back with me, however I could use a Joe Montana jersey in white.
4 – New Orleans, Louisiana
I would like to start by saying I would not visit “Nawlins” during Mardi Gras. I cannot keep up with that party pace anymore and quite frankly I’m not sure I ever could. The history is what drives me to go, but my vast reading of Anne Rice novels have lead to that. In a city founded in 1718 you can be sure to find multiple options for historical content, and photography locations as well.
3 – Chicago, Illinois
On a flight back home to Toronto from Las Vegas my father and I had a late night connecting flight in Chicago to catch. This is after we found out mid air why Chicago is called the windy city. The turbulence was so bad we thought that was it. Putting that experience aside we did have time to take in Chicago while at O’Hare airport for an hour or so. I found the people very interesting and made a mental note to come back one day. Wrigley field would be on the to do list for sure.
2 – Charleston, South Carolina
My wife feel in love with Charleston from afar a very long time ago. We actually tossed the idea of having our honeymoon there but a little city in France named Paris won. The lure comes from the charm and the need to visit was driven into overdrive thanks to an episode of Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain. We watched the episode and took notes on the restaurants he visited and vowed to go soon. How soon we do not know.
1 – San Francisco, California
This city is in my DNA. You see my great grand father left Portugal in 1911 for work in California only to return 14 years later. Growing up I was always drawn to the city of San Francisco and thought it was because I loved the 49ers. Turns out it may be family history from the past generations that pulls me in. It is on the bucket list of places to visit but will have to be in the fall so that I may join with the faithful and watch my Niners at their home.
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Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach
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