But wait! Don't millions of tourists visit California every year for all of its amazing scenery, culture, food, wine and fast busy freeways? Just because I was born in the capital of this famous state and lived here my whole life doesn't mean I should be hasty to dismiss all of its attributes as ordinary. Come to think of it, I went wine tasting in Sonoma for the first time a few weeks ago- how could I be so flippant about the offerings of this state without having done some of its most famous tourist attractions?
Sure Fisherman's wharf is a mess, but even there the bush guy is a staple. And so, having settled back in the bay area after visiting over 400 cities in 28 countries, I think it's time to start applying some of my expert travel knowledge to my own backyard.
