December 2009

    The 15th annual SF SantArchy! What's a
    more entertaining way to spend your 40th
    birthday than running around town in
    Santa suits with your drunken friends? It
    was the perfect end to a perfect year!

    November 2009

    Such a beautiful and vibrant city! This is
    the 6th continent I've travelled to for
    holiday this year. My bank account may be
    empty, but my heart is full...

    Halloween

    October 2009

    Clowns, zombies, cheerleaders, and
    chickens. A little Halloween dress up fun
    with the usual band of Clement street
    miscreants.


    October 2009

    Random photos from Baker Beach, Jamie's
    birthday party, and various nights in the
    Richmaond district.



    September 2009

    Frolicking in the Medierranean with Stace,
    Patty and Julio.

    Monterey, California

    September 2009

    I rented a car to visit my friend Richie in
    Monterey. I forgot just how much I missed
    roadtrips, Highway 1... and Richie.


    Whidbey Island

    September 2009

    On the way back from Alaska, I visited my
    folks on their wacky little island. I am
    always grateful for the opportunity to
    spend time with my family. They kick ass.

    Hawaii

    August 2009

    A couple of days in the Hawaiian sun with
    Jeff, Steven and Kirk.

    Heidelberg, Germany

    August 2009

    I had a few days to kill before work, so I
    spent them touring around Germany on
    the train.


    August 2009

    The 5 1/2 hour bus to Cappadocia was so
    worth it! This place is spectacular! We
    went on a sunrise balloon ride, a hike
    through Ihlara canyon, spent the night in a
    cave, saw the underground city in
    Derinkuyu, Selime Monastery and more.


    July 2009

    I don't know what possessed Deb and I to
    walk to the Kuwait Towers in 120 degree
    heat. We were just minutes away from
    heatstroke before ducking into an air
    conditioned diner and calling a taxi.

    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    July 2009

    Ahhh, beautiful Bishkek. This was my
    first visit to this central Asian country
    that didn't result in me getting food
    poisoning. Now that's progress!


    540 Club Prom

    July 2009

    The annual 540 Club Prom night is always
    good fun. I haven't missed one yet. This
    year's theme was a 50's greaser sock hop.

    Adana, Turkey

    June 2009

    I think I've taken at least 500 pictures of
    the Sabanci mosque in Adana over the
    years. I just can't help snapping another
    photo everytime I see it.

    Larnaca, Cyprus

    June 2009

    A short trip to Larnaca that included; an
    afternoon at the beach, cocktails at the
    pool bar, a beautiful sunset and Mousaka
    for dinner. Not a bad way to spend a day.

    Warsaw, Poland

    April 2009

    First time to Poland. I'm glad I can always
    count on Stace to go out with me, no
    matter how tired we are. We spent the
    evening sightseeing and dining at a cute
    little outdoor cafe.

    Egypt

    March/April 2009

    I met my parents in Egypt for the trip of a
    lifetime. We traveled to Luxor for a
    spectacular 8 day cruise on the Nile, then
    spent a few days in Cairo seeing the
    Pyramids, Sphinx, etc.  Amazing doesn't
    even begin to describe it all.

    Praha, Czech Republic

    March 2009

    This was my first trip back to Prague since
    moving away in November. I thought my
    return would be bittersweet, but instead it
    was just plain sweet. I spent the week
    with a friend before flying off to Cairo.

    Sydney, Australia

    March 2009

    I traveled to Sydney for Mardi Gras week
    with my friends Cynthia and Steven.
    Sydney is gorgeous and the weather was
    perfect. We walked around that town until
    our legs gave out. I also got to see my
    dear friend Thomas while I was there.

    S.F. Pillow Fight

    February 2009

    The San Francisco Pillow Fight is one of
    those wacky events that remind me why I
    love living in San Francisco. 2,000 people
    showed up at the ferry building at 6pm on
    Valentine's Day and started whacking each
    other with pillows. Awesome.

    Ladies Night  

    February 2009

    A fantastic night out with the ladies for
    Alison's birthday. We took a limo
    downtown to Jeanty at Jacks for dinner,
    then headed over to the speakeasy
    Bourbon and Branch for cocktails.

    New York, New York

    February 2009

    I had a few days to kill on the east coast,
    so Steven met up with me in New York for
    some fun in The City. I saw Bethany and
    Rhea while I was there too. Yay!

    Pordenone, Italy

    February 2009

    This was a very brief trip to Pordenone,
    Italy. There was just enough time to do a
    little sightseeing, have a little dinner, and
    drink a little wine. Perfect.

    Wiesbaden, Germany

    February 2009

    A fun time in Wiesbaden, Germany with
    Randy, Kirk and Karen. We spent the day
    trying to find all the attractions on a tourist
    map. Number 8 had us going in circles for
    awhile.

    Golden Gate Bridge

    January 2009

    There is something about the winter
    lighting that makes for great photos of the
    bridge and the skyline. I take pictures from
    this spot every year. I'm not sure why. The
    only thing that looks different from year to
    year is me.

    Happy New Year

    January 2009

    Last year ended a little rough with a
    broken heart and some minor health
    issues, but it was still one of the best
    years of my life. I am looking forward to
    seeing what 2009 has in store.
Laura Castleberry :: 2009