The organist librarian

Weather clear but cloudy. To San Francisco Zoo which we enjoyed - lovely trees and vegetation. Impressive grizzly bear cage and saw them fed. African sections and children's zoo with meerkats and prairie dog colony. Had sweet potato chips. The trip to the zoo was interesting because the underground truend out to be a tram! To Grace cathedral and most impressed by the stained glass and huge organ. Walked the labyrinth in the nave and found it a liberating experience. Checked out and airport express shared van. No problem with seats - window seats on both flights. 1 and half hours to LAX and 13 hours to Auckland on Qantas. Slept for 6 hours. Watched Social network, Jack goes boating and film about a couple who take on a baby. Gaspar met us in and we stayed at their lovely home. Lovely drive to overlook the bay and we sat on the beach and drank champagne and watched the start of a swimming race. Chatted to Justin about music and its spirituality. Salmon for dinner. Slept well.

Spoke to Paul. Cable car to Union Square to join the nighttime tour with the same amazing lady we had before! We ended up on the top of the bus as the rain stopped! Lovley buildings and view. Excellent seafood at Franciscan restaurant visited by the famous. Chowder, crab enchilada and ice cream. Cable car back to hotel. Spent a lot of time trying to get seats fixed on Auckland flight and trying to pay for super shuttle to the airport but no luck! Most annoying so over to the concierge! Sent complaint to Qantas. Louise emailed to say Breda had died which is so sad as AnnMarie was in London. They have gone back to Dublin.

a 10 hour flight on BA - watched "Made in Dagenham", "Eat, love, pray" "The Switch" and Antiques roadshow and comic relief. Liz slept. We had good seats at the front with more legroom. Food was OK. At first thought second animal bag had not come through but we had not seen it! No problems with immigration and customs seemed surprised we had no food with us! A wait for the super shuttle shared van but we were at the Hotel Fairmont by 4 p.m. Nice room with a view over city blocks. The van ride had given an idea of where we were. To nearby Grace cathedral for a lovely contemplative Eucharist at 6 accompanied by piano at the back of the nave. People sang in harmony - it was all on the service sheet. Met the Dean Dr Jane Shaw formerly Dean of Divinity at New college Oxford. A lovely building and people very friendly. Lovely AIDS interfaith chapel. We were directed to Nob Hill cafe and after a short wait enjoyed seafood lasagne and aubergine and delicious chocol...