A travel-related note about Babette: Her fabrics are amazing for travel. The pieces are pricey, but can be washed easily in a sink, hung to dry, and they will be dry in an hour with no need to press.

Iamq, the Beach Chalet is all about location, location, location! I agree it's a good spot to let visitors know about, especially with the WPA murals.

Re ice cream, I can't speak from experience, but maybe this article will be of interest:

http://tinyurl.com/4zxbe27

Yes, imaq, it is shaping up very nicely. Now, please arrange for the weather to be perfect and I am all set!!!!

elnap, I am convinced. Babette has apparently got an international following.

Giovanna, thank you so much. I mean to try them all. I had heard about Humphrey Slocumbe's, sounds very unique. We are staying very near the Ferry Terminal Building (thank you, imaq) and I plan to do some serious food shopping there as well as hit every ice cream store suggested....will there be time for any thing else?

thank you all for giving me such great counsel. I really appreciate it.