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Headed to Thailand via China with Yizhen!

Posted 25 November 2013 at 06:30 at age 25.

We got to sit together on the plane

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The Campaign Trail

SF: 87% complete; Oakland: 27%

San Francisco Bay Area running progress

Charlie says: “What a wonderful region!”

30 November 2022
In-N-Out Burger (Fast Food Restaurant)

333 Jefferson St , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “It was super hot and we got a taste for salty fries, but by the time we walked there it dropped 35° and was cold. Still tasted good!”

28 September 2020 at 20:32
Taqueria Zorro (Mexican Restaurant)

308 Columbus Ave , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “Restaurants are hoppin’ around here, feels weird.”

26 September 2020 at 19:42
碼頭老火鍋 (Hotpot Restaurant)

仁愛路四段409-1號 , Da’an District , T’ai-pei Shih

Charlie says: “Delicious spicy hot pot with Harry. I am so full!!”

25 March 2020 at 08:40
桶好呷滷味 (Asian Restaurant)

, Taipei

Charlie says: “We pick a representative set of ingredients and they build out the rest into a braised soup like thing over noodles.”

23 March 2020 at 06:46
Addiction Aquatic Development (上引水產) (Fish Market)

民族東路410巷2弄18號 , Taipei

Charlie says: “Standing sushi bar at a fish market.”

21 March 2020 at 07:03
ACME Breakfast CLUB (Breakfast Spot)

3F., No. 10, Ln. 27, Chengdu Rd., , Taipei

Charlie says: “Brunch w/ Shawn! Was tempted to get the avocado toast kind of as a joke since I never get it in SF, but resisted, sourdough was good. :-)”

20 March 2020 at 22:27
三甲和風創意料理 (Japanese Restaurant)

Charlie says: “Late dinner with Shawn, at a lovely place!”

20 March 2020 at 09:28
中央藝文公園 Central Culture Park (Park)

北平東路與紹興北街口 , Taipei

Charlie says: “Social distance.”

20 March 2020 at 03:42
虎頭山環保公園 (Scenic Lookout)

Charlie says: “Exploring the hillside in Taoyuan City.”

14 March 2020 at 23:49
Abura-Ya (Japanese Restaurant)

362 17th St , Oakland , CA

Charlie says: “Dinner with Beam before Sarah McLachlan!”

24 February 2020 at 18:55
Ramen Yamadaya (Ramen Restaurant)

1728 Buchanan St , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “Dinner with John and Alan”

04 January 2020 at 19:19
Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant (Sushi Restaurant)

1735 Taraval St , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “Dinner with Alan and Emre”

28 December 2019 at 21:59
Tselogs (Filipino Restaurant)

11B San Pedro Rd , Daly City , CA

Charlie says: “John wanted to take me to a Filipino place. It was a quiet night but good food!”

30 November 2019 at 17:43
Golden Gate Bridge (Bridge)

Golden Gate Brg S , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “Visiting the bridge with Jay, whom I have not seen in years. Time flies when you don’t slow it down.”

16 November 2019 at 16:22
Buckhorn Grill (BBQ Joint)

619 Market St , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “Dinner with Beam! And needed somewhere I can pull out my laptop since I'm on call today and it's been a bit crazy.”

19 September 2019 at 18:54
Tank Hill Park (Park)

Clarendon Ave , San Francisco , CA

23 June 2019 at 19:26
Cafe Bavaria (German Restaurant)

7700 Harwood Ave , Wauwatosa , WI

Charlie says: “Nice puffy pot pie dinner with Tim and Mom”

19 June 2019 at 16:50
Spring Shabu Shabu (Hotpot Restaurant)

, Boston , MA

Charlie says: “Delicious last night in Boston!”

14 June 2019 at 19:14
Taiyaki NYC - Boston (Ice Cream Shop)

119 Seaport Blvd Ste B , Boston , MA

Charlie says: “Post team lunch snack.”

12 June 2019 at 10:11
Aceituna Grill (Mediterranean Restaurant)

57 Boston Wharf Rd , Boston , MA

Charlie says: “Falafel plate with tabbouleh and moussaka”

11 June 2019 at 09:35
Twin Peaks Summit (Hill)

100 Christmas Tree Point Rd , San Francisco , CA

Charlie says: “#walkSF to work day!”

10 April 2019 at 08:51