Elaborately carved gate at the Japanese Tea Gardens in San Francisco

Elaborately carved gate at the Japanese Tea Gardens in San Francisco

Very large koi fish swimming in a pond

Buddha statue in the Japanese Tea Gardens in San Francisco

San Francisco Vacay Photodump 7! More of the beautiful and serene Japanese Tea Gardens. Jan2026 #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #japaneseteagarden #mymanspoilsme #latersky

Traditional gates of the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco on an overcast morning.

Map of the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco on an overcast morning.

Informational plaque of the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco on an overcast morning.

View of greenery, stone lanterns and buildings of the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco on an overcast morning.

San Francisco Vacay Photodump 6! The Japanese Tea Garden, which was so beautiful & relaxing, a great first stop for our vacation. The concierge at our hotel tipped us off that Friday mornings between 9-10AM, it's free to get in! #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #japaneseteagarden #latersky /1

A sculpture of a mountain lion(?) crouches on a giant rock

A statue of Don Quixote & Sancho Panza kneeling and looking up at a bust of Cervantes

A statue of Don Quixote & Sancho Panza kneeling and looking up at a bust of Cervantes

Some kind of flowering cactus-like bush with sharp leaves and red spiky flowers (I don't know how to identify plants)

San Francisco Vacay Photodump 5! Statuary and plants in the park outside the de Young ArtMuseum. #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #deyoungmuseum #mymanspoilsme #latersky

Our room at the Queen Anne Hotel; the bedding and wallpaper were ~fancy~

An antique very roccoco dresser

View of a Victorian style room at the Queen Anne Hotel

Garlic pork belly ramen with an egg

San Francisco Vacay Photodump 3! More photos of the Queen Anne Hotel, I loved our room! @kylebelmont.bsky.social & I also had Japanese food at a little local joint we walked to the first night. My garlic ramen was delicious! #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #queenannehotel #mymanspoilsme

Very elegant lobby of the Queen Anne Hotel in San Francisco, you can see through the curtained archway that leads into the parlors.

The lobby of the Queen Anne Hotel in San Francisco, there is an extremely extra golden framed mirror on the wall.

View through the curtained archway leading to the parlors of the Queen Anne Hotel. Several upholstered chairs are drawn up to a fireplace.

The very fancy exterior light fixture at the Queen Anne Hotel.

San Francisco Vacay Photodump 2! More photos of the Queen Anne Hotel, where we stayed during our weekend trip. I loved this hotel so much! @kylebelmont.bsky.social picked a winner, for sure. #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #queenannehotel #mymanspoilsme #latersky

Tall buildings in San Francisco.

More tall buildings in San Francisco

See's Candies located in San Francisco

Beautiful leaded glass (?) doors to the Queen Anne Hotel, a Victorian bed & breakfast in San Francisco.

San Francisco Bday Vacay Pt.1! City shots our first night & the doors to the beautiful Queen Anne Hotel where we got the full Victorian experience. #vacationallieverwanted #sanfrancisco #queenannehotel #thisis55 #mymanspoilsme

An airplane engine seen from inside a window with the lights of a city at night in the background.

Home again, home again, jiggity jig. It was a fantastic weekend and a delightful birthday! Thank you to everyone who sent me bday wishes, I still haven't even gotten to see all of them since FB hasn't shown me the full array! #vacationallieverwanted #birthdayweekend❤️ #howdidigetsolucky❤️

Statues of Isabelle, Timmy and Tommy from Animal Crossing at the Nintendo Store in San Francisco.

Statue of an inkling girl (I only know Pearl and Marina, sorry) from Splatoon at the Nintendo Store in San Francisco.

Statues of Pikmin at the Nintendo Store in San Francisco.

Statue of some twink at the Nintendo Store in San Francisco. (It's Link, from Legend of Zelda)

The news is terrible every day, but we went to the @nintendousa.bsky.social store in SF today, and it was very cheering. #vacationallieverwanted #birthdayweekend❤️ #nintendo #animalcrossing

A cozy fireplace in the background and a book, Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar by Cynthia Carr in the foreground.

Reading in an undisclosed location while @kylebelmont.bsky.social enjoys some sherry by the fire. #readingisfundamental📚 #candydarling #candysays #vacationallieverwanted

Photo of an interactive map screen on an airplane seat

Vacation with @kylebelmont.bsky.social for my 55th birthday this week! 🥰😃 #vacationallieverwanted #birthdaymonth #howdidigetsolucky❤️ #californiadreaming

A towering serving of Dole Whip, which was delicious. Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, Orlando.

Skeleton piloting a ship, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyworld Orlando

Singing pirates, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyworld Orlando

Pirates trying to get keys from a dog, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyworld Orlando

Orlando Vacay Part 20! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Dole Whip and Pirates of the Caribbean (much more family-friendly than it used to be!)! #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #latersky

A fake tombstone outside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

Chandelier inside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

Ballroom inside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

Ballroom inside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

Orlando Vacay Part 19! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Haunted Mansion time! One of my fave classic rides. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #latersky

Cinderella Castle at Disneyworld Orlando

Several cartoony Victorian busts on plinths outside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

A fake grave outside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

A fake crypt outside the Haunted Mansion, Disneyworld Orlando

Orlando Vacay Part 18! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle and the entry to the Haunted Mansion. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #latersky

Cinderella fountain at Disneyworld Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle at Disneyworld Magic Kingdom

Two brown ducks hanging out by Cinderella Castle, Disneyworld Magic Kingdom

Two brown ducks hanging out by Cinderella Castle, Disneyworld Magic Kingdom

Orlando Vacay Part 17! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Cinderella fountain, her castle & ducks. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #latersky

Halloween decoration of a Dumbo pumpkin, Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Orlando

Cinderella Castle at Disney World Magic Kingdom in Orlando

Cinderella Castle at Disney World Magic Kingdom in Orlando

Concourse near Cinderella castle at Disneyworld Magic Kingdom in Orlando. There are a lot of people walking and cute buildings.

Orlando Vacay Part 16! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Dumbo Halloween decorations, and Cinderella castle & surrounding area. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom spooky themed baked goods. They are expensive!

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom spooky themed baked goods. They are expensive!

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom bagged candies & snacks using the Paul Rudish cartoon designs.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom bagged candies & snacks using the Paul Rudish cartoon designs.

Orlando Vacay Part 15! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Spooky (expensive!) treats and excellent candy packaging using the brilliant Paul Rudish Disnet designs. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #paulrudish #candy #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus Pete's Silly Sideshow tent.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus Smell-ephants on Parade. A corn dog themed elephant.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus Toot, Whistle, Plunk & Boom calliope.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus Smell-ephants on Parade. Believe this is a cotton candy themed elephant.

Orlando Vacay Part 14! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus, featuring Dumbo and Toot, Whistle, Plunk, and Boom. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #dumbo #tootwhistleplunkandboom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus entrance, all done up in red, white, blue and gold.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus signage, all done up in red, white, blue and gold.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus train cars with animatronic animals who randomly squirt water into a circle. Little kids LOVE this.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Storybook Circus train cars with animatronic animals who randomly squirt water into a circle. Little kids LOVE this.

Orlando Vacay Part 13! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus, featuring Dumbo and Pete. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #dumbo #peglegpete #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring kids from every country all dressed in white now. Are they in heaven?!

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring kids from Thailand all dressed in white now. Are they in heaven?!

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom: Gaston's memorial fountain

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, Gaston's tavern interior. Kyle got the specialty drink mug.

Orlando Vacay Part 12! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. The end of It's a Small World After All, and then Gaston's fountain & tavern. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #maryblair #gaston #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring some Pacific Islander kids dancing in literal flames.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring THE SUN.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring kids from every country all dressed in white now. Are they in heaven?!

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring kids from every country all dressed in white now. Are they in heaven?!

Orlando Vacay Part 11! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. More It's a Small World After All, because I love all the dolls. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #maryblair #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring a rhino and some hyenas.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring a bull pulling a floral cart.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring a little girl carrying fruit on her head.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring Mexico.

Orlando Vacay Part 10! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. More It's a Small World After All, because I love all the dolls. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring a goose girl.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring a shepherd.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring Japan.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring Africa(?).

Orlando Vacay Part 9! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. More It's a Small World After All, because I love all the dolls. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom line area for It's a Small World After All ride.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom line area for It's a Small World After All ride.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring Holland.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom It's a Small World After All ride, featuring France.

Orlando Vacay Part 8! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. It's a Small World After All, and the Mary Blair love is neverending (much like the ride itself). #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom buildings around Cinderella Castle.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom buildings around Cinderella Castle, including a carousel and a stroller parking lot.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom buildings around Cinderella Castle, and the Castle itself.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom buildings around Cinderella Castle, Sir Mickey's gift shop covered in giant beanstalk.

Orlando Vacay Part 7! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle & the area surrounding it, including a massive stroller parking lot. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Mad Hatter bronze (?) statue.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom whimsical teapot & teacup garden display.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Cheshire Cat bronze (?) statue.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom sign for the Cheshire Cafe featuring the Cheshire Cat.

Orlando Vacay Part 6! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Of course, I love the Alice designs. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Tron merch display of a light up identity disc.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Tron merch display of a light up identity disc and light up action figure.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Tron display in a gift shop.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom lunch at the Tomorrow Land restaurant, a burger and a chicken sandwich, both with fries (shared a drink).

Orlando Vacay Part 5! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Spotlight on Tron stuff, and our surprisingly tasty lunch (eaten in Tomorrow Land). #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom entrance to Tomorrowland.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland.

Inside Space Mountain line area at Disneyworld Magic Kingdom

Flynn's arcade raglan tee in the Disneyworld Magic Kingdom gift shop. Did not purchase because yo, that's $50 for a tee shirt. (It was actually over $60...)

Orlando Vacay Part 4! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom. Headed to Tomorrow Land to ride Space Mountain & the shops were full of Tron merch. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax #latersky

Bronze (?) Lady & the Tramp statue surrounded by greenery at Disneyworld Magic Kingdom in Orlando.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Main Street decorated for Halloween with fall bunting and jackolanterns. A random man in a Hawaiian shirt sits on the curb going thru his phone.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Main Street decorated for Halloween with fall bunting and jackolanterns.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Main Street decorated for Halloween with fall bunting and jackolanterns. In the distance, Cinderella Castle looms against a cloudy sky.

Orlando Vacay Part 3! More Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, I loved the Lady & the Tramp statue. #vacationallieverwanted #disneyworld #magickingdom #orlando #everydayishalloween #idontknowhowtorelax

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom Main Street, a lamppost is decorated with a fall themed wreath with a Mickey Mouse jackolantern in the center.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, Main Street, two cute jackolanterns are stacked on top of each other on a hay bale.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, Main Street, a large white building with columns and Victorian windows is decorated with fall/Halloween bunting and jackolanterns. Random unknown family in the lower corner.

Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, Main Street, two scarecrows with pumpkin heads decorate a spot of greenery. One is a fancy lady in a Victorian style costume and one appears to be the mayor, with a top hat and sash.

Orlando Vacay Part 2! We went to Disneyworld Magic Kingdom, and to my delight, it was already Halloween! (We were there before this week's calls for Disney boycotts, sure am tired of living in interesting times.) #vacationallieverwanted