I was recently in San Francisco on business. I was there on business because, well, I would never go there for pleasure.

That’s right, I don’t like San Francisco. When talking to avid travelers, I’ve found that voicing this opinion is equivalent to announcing that you find baby animals repellent or think Michael Jordan is an overrated athlete. Yes, I grant that the setting, with its hills, bay, and bridges, is geographically spectacular. And the city doesn’t lack for fascinating history or interesting local color.