We just checked into our hotel room--it's in the Cathedral Hill section of the city.
Our cabdriver, a Chinese man named Mr. Lee was an engaging sort who bemoaned the homeless problem here, and seemed disgusted with the benefits given to them by the well-meaning but misguided city government.
The Civic Center is just east of us--it seems to be a popular gathering place for the indigents of San Francisco.
I've heard that nearby communities bus their homeless to San Fransisco, alleviating their towns of their indigents, but essentially "kicking the can" elsewhere.
During our ride, an oblivious handholding couple made it a point to cross Geary Street as slowly as possible, blocking our way. Yes, I'm aware the pedestrians have the right-of-way, but once run over, it doesn't really matter, does it?
Which led our cabbie to discuss the high cost of taxi insurance. He pays $7,300 a year.
Ouch.
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