The Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival was crowded–too crowded to be comfortable. Confectioners handed out their treats (5 for $8), ranging from chocolate truffles to sorbet to fudge to Krispy Kreme donuts. Needless to say, most of the people looked like they were on a sugar high. A CIA chef also came to give a demonstration on making chocolate truffles. It was surprisingly easy, and the results looked just the like the overpriced nuggets of chocolate found in fancy boxes.

The festival was satisfactory and not over-the-top fun in any sense. The sundae joint that supposedly is a must-see for tourists is a bit of a downer. It’s overpriced, the sundaes are small, and the service is poor. Not very sweet in my book.

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