• Emirates Airlines is still one of the best airlines out there. However, Emirates ticketing personnel might considering registering their passengers for Skywards Air Miles if they already aren’t in on the program. I regretfully wasn’t in on the program and might have missed out on a chance to get upgraded.
• Sitting at the tail of the plane has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the seat configuration changes from 3-4-3 to 2-4-2 giving you more space at the aisles to stretch. The disadvantage of course is that you are one of the last people to receive attention and service. Furthermore, when it comes to food you just might run out of the choice you want.
• SFO is no LAX. I don’t know if it was the time we arrived (and im sure the fact that i was the last one to exit the plane had something to do with it as well) but the airport was not that chaotic (I can only imagine how chaotic JFK would be)
• A taxi ride from the airport to downtown is about 20 min and you go past luscious green and bay views right into the heart of the city. Its a very nice and familiar feeling riding along vast plains right into the midst of tall buildings.
• San Fran is a pretty small city in terms of geographic expanse. Everything is pretty close by especially in and around union square. There is a lot to be explored and experienced.
• Finding a place to stay in San Fran especially if you are in on a student budget can be a harrowing experience. Our campus is right next to Fisherman’s Wharf . Apartments right in the vicinity are just outrageously expensive but one could find apt accommodations slightly away. Besides, biking or walking to work/school is good for both you and the planet. GO GREEN!
• Just when I got used to the fact that weekends are on Fridays and Saturdays (after months of re-training myself) I now have to un-learn it all and get used to the fact that weekends are back to Saturday and Sunday.

Well there is still lots more of San Fran to take in. I haven’t even started doing all the touristy things. So there is lots more to write about the place and time rolls by. But based on initial impressions I kinda like this city!