We spent our last few days frenetically packing and trying to spend time with family and friends. Aaron’s brother David and his friend James came up to visit on Sunday, April 27, which happened to be an incredibly hot day. We headed to La Jolla and Pacific Beach to cool down at the coast.

In the late afternoon we went to Little Italy, in the downtown area, to catch an art show and ended the day with a great Italian dinner with family and friends David, James, Shireen, Sophia, and Henry.

The above title is in tribute to our dear friend Martin who is also leaving San Francisco. Martin is returning to Stockholm after several years in the Bay Area and we were glad to spend some time with him and other friends before our own journey.

We spent last Thursday in San Francisco wrapping up visa logistics and doctors appointments. After our adventures at both the Indian consulate and the place they outsourced visas to we had a chance to relax. We found it hilarious that the Indian government is now outsourcing to the U.S!

We took some time to enjoy a last burrito in the Mission for old time’s sake and hang out in Dolores Park.

Aaron spent the late afternoon at a wine tasting event with his childhood friend John while I went shopping in Union Square. In the evening we met up with friends at Bliss Bar in Noe Valley. It was great to see everyone and get a chance to say goodbye!

After a long day, we were happy to relax over some wine with Matt and Raish in Novato. I appreciated spending a night in my old bed, which is now housed in their guest room. Aaron had a hard time making me get up the next morning!

We went to The Garret in Campbell on Saturday to hang out with friends from the South Bay before heading overseas. The pizza was excellent and the pitchers were cheap! It was great to spend time with former roommates, colleagues from AIESEC and high school buddies. Thanks so much to everyone who came by!