The last two months back in LA has consisted of work, work, and more work. So when an opportunity to go on a mini-adventure presented itself, I jumped at the chance! San Francisco or bust! We rented a car and six hours later were in the bay area! The day was foggy as we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge. I've been to the city before, but there are so many things to do that each trip can consist of different ventures.
One thing I've always wanted to do is Alcatraz! I really wanted to do a night tour, but those get booked weeks in advance, so plan ahead! All of the tours sell out pretty fast, and we were lucky to get tickets to the early morning ferry. An audio tour is included in admission and my imagination went crazy as I learned about all of the high-profile criminals and their escape attempts. Two inmates actually were successful in working their way out of the infamous prison walls. They were never found, and while many people think they drown on the swim to shore, I like to think they made it to Mexico. Hey, if you can escape from Alcatraz, you deserve it!
I can only imagine spending time in such a small cell. The idea of incarceration made me a sad panda! So we put on our criminal minds and staged our own escape! We escaped from Alcatraz and spent the rest of the beautiful day in the Fisherman's Wharf. There, we ate amazing California cuisine and walked along the pier of shops. They have everything from clothes to gadgets to gourmet chocolates! There's also an area where seals go to play and relax. It was very fun to stop and watch their antics for a while. Ah, freedom is priceless!
We also explored some of the ethnic areas. We went shopping in China Town and picked up cool stuff like Buddha statues, pretty chop sticks, and saki glasses. We walked through Little Italy and had dinner in the French district. There is so much to discover in San Fran, but unfortunately we had to keep moving. Because there is so much to discover in Northern California! Next stop, Napa...
One thing I've always wanted to do is Alcatraz! I really wanted to do a night tour, but those get booked weeks in advance, so plan ahead! All of the tours sell out pretty fast, and we were lucky to get tickets to the early morning ferry. An audio tour is included in admission and my imagination went crazy as I learned about all of the high-profile criminals and their escape attempts. Two inmates actually were successful in working their way out of the infamous prison walls. They were never found, and while many people think they drown on the swim to shore, I like to think they made it to Mexico. Hey, if you can escape from Alcatraz, you deserve it!
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Al Capone
sounds like so much fun! Especially pretending to escape Alcatraz! Wish I could have gone...next time <3
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