The Bay

The San Francisco Streets are very steep.


The Cable car ride to Union Square


Walking up to Lombard Street was quite the workout.

Lombard Steet

All the main action is on Fisherman's Warf. Our hotel was in the heart of this area.

Gharadelli Square, we bought so much chocolate here.

Entertainers line the streets in hopes of earning some cash.

The Golden Gate Bridge

Alcatraz

I was facsinated by this place. Having worked in a Penetentiary helps to put things into perspective.

Cell Block B

Our vacation in San Francisco has come to an end. One more night in the windy city, and we are off tomorrow to Texas. Overall, we have had great weather, but it has been a bit cool. As we stepped off our taxi Saturday, I admit I was a bit freaked out with all the people walking the bay. It took us a while to get comfortable seeing the homeless and mentally unstable walking the streets. Actually it was a bit of a culture shock and we quickly made it into our hotel room feeling a little unprepared for this change. The next day as we headed to the sites, we began to feel a bit more at ease. We were in aw with what is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, let alone the city. The Golden Gate Bridge is stunning. We took a bay cruise and captured some great shots of the bridge. Lombard Street which is known as the crookedest street in the world is a must drive for visitors. It was interesting to watch all the cars driving down. Larissa and I enjoyed the cable cars. Every landmark has a story behind it. Our final day was spent on Alcatraz, once a prison for the most dangerous of criminals. The music, wine, food, and landmarks line the streets of San Francisco. San Francisco surely offers plenty to see and do, but we are ready to get home. Our waistlines have expanded, and our hotel room is getting a little crowded. Fortunately, Rene and I have taken advantage of our stunning environments and have kept up with our running. We are excited to get home and eager to get to Arizona and get settled. For those who have Facebook, more pictures are posted on my profile page. Hope you have enjoyed our pictures and travels home.