San Francisco and a busy week

Alcatraz island....

Other half in a cell in Alcatraz. I pleaded with them to close the doors but no deal.

Mojitos in a lovely bar in Fisherman's Wharf!

Cheers - they tasted great!

The famous Fisherman's Wharf sign and yes the sky was really that blue and I didn't touch it up. Unfortunately there was no heat in the sun and the wind was freezing. We turned up for California sun, and the locals laughed. Apparently tourists getting caught out is common: the fog, the wind and the cold are a regular feature.

We have had a great time since our return and I have been too busy to blog! Tomorrow we are off to the San Juan Islands on the ferry. The sun is blazing here and the forecast is wonderful. Back Thursday and I will post about our adventures on Friday.

( I went to the original Starbucks today in Seattle at Pike Place Market- brilliant!

Alcatraz

Went to Alcatraz island today. It was fascinating. Got a ferry from Pier 33 and it took about fifteen minutes. Did an audio tour round the island, looked at the prison and the wildlife, and the amazing views. Saw the Golden Gate Bridge. What a moment!
It is cold and windy at times, with the odd blast of sunshine. I was very glad of my new SFC fleece: I see lots of people wearing them. Obviously lots of people get 'caught out' with the weather.
We met up with the Travelling Typhoon and went for an all you can eat dim sum and chinese food buffet in China Town. It was $5.99 and packed. That included green tea and soup. It was great.
We then went to the Grace Cathedral. It was brilliant. I loved it. I walked the labrinyth.
We got a trolley bus and a tram, and saw all the famous hills. We also saw all the wonderful hotels up that way too. We went into the Fairmont. It was beautiful.
Tonight other half and I are going to a fish restaurant near here ( I forget the name but I will blog about it tomorrow). It is at Ghiradelli square near the hotel. We went there last night for a drink and the menu looks really interesting.
Only problem is: the manager is a Manchester United fan ( poor man). He and other half were chatting about it ( commiserating about their spectacular loss to Barcelona the other night).
Tomorrow we are going on a San Francisco movies tour and to Union square. And then to the airport for the return trip to Seattle.
Photos posted over the weekend.
Over and out!