We've been busy taking in all our favorite San Francisco sights and activities over the last few days...so I'll keep the words brief, but share a ton of pictures!
Picking up where I left off in Friday's post...
Towards the end of the walk in Crissy Field is the Warming Hut, a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat!
Then continuing past the Warming Hut, the walk ends at Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. On the return, some of the best views to be found in the entire city can be enjoyed if taking a detour up a winding path.
Once leaving Crissy Field, crossing over Lombard street sits the Palace of Fine Arts.
And on the way back towards downtown, we just had to walk and then drive down the most crooked street in the world, at the other end of Lombard. It amazes me people live off this street, with constant traffic I can't image what it must be like getting in and out of their garages.
{Then it was back to the hotel for more swimming!}
The next day we ventured to Alcatraz.
A lack of planning ahead left us with no tickets, with the following four days completely sold out. But we were told if we got in line at the crack of dawn there would be a chance of getting four of the small number of extra tickets set aside each day. That meant a wake up call of 5:30, arriving in line at 6:15. It worked. At nine we were boarding the boat to the island and Max was thrilled!!
The island holds many interests besides the prison, including beautiful flowers, a garden and striking old structures.
And then the tour itself is fascinating, particularly due to the wonderfully informative and entertaining audio tour. Max said it was the best part of the trip, bar none, and the trip wasn't even over!
Afterwards we hit the first neighborhood we lived in, Cow Hollow, and visited our old spot for frozen yogurt, the best I've ever had. On the corner of Fillmore and Union if you should ever visit. I got the medium and could have eaten a large to be sure!
And if you are hungry for a lovely lunch, stop at Roses! One block further down Fillmore.
Afterwards, a mani and pedi will set you back only $20 at this spot, another old favorite.
{And then it was back to the hotel for more swimming!}
The next morning it was off to Noe Valley, the second place we lived in San Francisco, filling up at a favorite breakfast spot, Savor. Delicious! Then we toured the stores on 24th before walking around the corner to Jersey Street to walk past our old house. I just LOVED living here, with everything within steps. No need to get in the car for days...
Then more sightseeing and a stop by Broadway and Lyon, at an entrance to the Presido. The steps down the hill, past stunning homes, is a wonderful spot to see another fabulous view of the city and bay beyond, while also getting a little exercise.
{Then it was back to the hotel for more swimming...}
Later, before meeting friends for dinner, we stopped in for a quick visit at Britex Fabrics and were surprised to see many familiar faces still working here...
...and a final stop at the Museum Store. This is where I first came across Todd Parr books. Our copies were read over and over and over again when the kids were young!
With a couple more days left in the trip, I'm sure there will be a bit more to share soon...between all the swimming, that is.
