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22歲那年，帶著對時尚的狂熱與對世界的好奇，一個城市接著一個城市旅行，也開始了我的碩士生涯，舊金山、紐約、伊斯坦堡、羅馬、巴黎………destination在台北，希望和讀者分享我的世界地圖，每一個文化驚奇和語言衝擊！

The minute you set foot in San Francisco/>/>, you’ll know it’s a city with strong personalities. First of all, the country's first Chinese immigrants came to San Francisco/>/> in 1848. You can easily spot Chinese influences in the city. Also, it is well-known for having an enormous gay community. Another thing people find it very interesting is that San Francisco/>/> is a small reflection of the world out there. One minute you’re walking down the street with the world’s top brand retail shops next to you, next minute you’ll find a shelter for the homeless with a long line awaiting for accommodations. Drive across the Bay/> Bridge/> to an old navy-based island called Treasure Island/>, and you’ll get the most amazing view of the city. It is a city full of extreme contrasts, yet San Franciscans all have something in common- finding the art of living.

Set foot in: 到一個地方去

Example: Most people who live in Taipei/>/> have never set foot in the Taipei 101 Observation Deck to see the view of the city.

Spot: 看到

Example: I spot my favorite PDA at once when I walked into the store.

San Franciscan Craziness - Are you game?

霧濛濛、冷颼颼足以形容舊金山一年11個月的天氣吧! 位於北加州的這個城市，沒有熱情的陽光照耀著，只有極盡過生活的一群狂熱份子，用他們對藝術、對音樂、對舞蹈、對美食、對建築、對服裝、對金融、對科技的熱誠，感動每個走入舊金山的過客。There are a lot of craziness happening in the city, are you game?

第一次看到are you game? 可不要嚇到想說人家幹嘛問你是不是個遊戲?這句話的意思是你有興趣嗎?

Example:

A: I am going to dinner with my friends, do you want to come?

B: Sure, I’m game.    

舊金山一年中有許多遊行活動，例如Love Fest、Bay to Breakers、San Francisco Pride在活動中，瘋狂崇尚自由的San Franciscans打扮的有如萬聖節一般在遊行活動中展現自我、追求自由，向世界宣示舊金山精神-Freedom。

Love Fest: It is now the largest electronic music event in America/>/>. It occurs annually in San Francisco/>/> in late September to early October. People parade down

目前是全美最大的電子樂音樂節，在每年的九月底到〸月初間在舊金山舉辦一次，人們沿著市中心主要的街道遊行，然後在市政府前開始狂歡。

Bay to Breakers: It is an annual footrace which takes place in San Francisco/>/> on the third Sunday in May. Large numbers of participants walk the route behind the runners. Some participants dress in elaborate costumes or wear nothing at all, thus giving a party atmosphere to the event.

Bay to Breakers 是一年一度五月的第三個星期日在舊金山舉辦的賽跑比賽，許多穿著誇張或完全沒穿的群眾會走在參賽者後面，因而賦予這場活動狂歡的氛圍。

San Francisco/> Pride: It is a parade held in June each year in San Francisco/>/> to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people and their allies. It is one of the most famous and best-attended pride parades in the world.

同志遊行是每年六月在舊金山舉辦來幫女同性戀者、男同性戀者、雙性戀者、變性同好們慶祝的一場遊行，是全世界最出名也最多人參與的同志遊行。

看完這些舊金山當地的特殊節目，are you game?