Registration

Started off with heading down to the Moscone centre for registration. Quite a lot of people and long queues. Then decided to scout out all the buildings so I know where I'm going when moving to the next talk. Eye balled the Mason street tent which will be hosting the Java Posse live podcast on Tuesday.

I then did a little more wondering. This time explored more of the residential areas. Even saw a cable car! The hills in this place are crazy. Way too many gradient changes. Wasn't long before I was ready for bed. Early night for the JDK7 talk tomorrow morning.

San Francisco: First impressions

Despite a 26 hour trip including a 6 hour delay at LAX, I finally landed in San Francisco. Fortunately, I had Saturday to myself before things get under way and decided to have a little wonder.

As expected there was quite a lot to take in. Tall buildings, marketing, trams, piers, hills, fog, and of course the Golden Gate Bridge. I found myself trying to live the moment and actually didn't take too many photos. There's so much I could comment on. Americans definitely have a different approach to things. What is with all the commercials?

I was also a little shocked to the amount of poverty I saw. I know all inner cities have their problems but, it really did feel like it was everywhere. The stereotype of living rough with a shopping cart is quite prominent. Living in London one would of thought I'd be use to it?

Anyways, I better get up. Registration opens today. I'm already excited! I promise more photos soon.