PCH Tour 2007 Day 2

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Today was a great day for fun, adventure and sore feet! We walked just about everywhere. Alcatraz Island was fabulous. I would recommend it to anyone. The weather wasn't too warm but after purchasing some fleece-lined jackets from an outdoor vendor ($17.99 each-a bargain!), Kent and I were ready to go. (The kids didn't want any further layers.) The temp was overcast and 61 degrees for a high, with strong winds...especially on the island.

Alcatraz is something everyone should witness. It was entertaining and educational. One of the best audio guided tours I have ever taken. The walk up from the dock was equivalent of 13 floors in a bldg! And the view of San Francisco from the island is spectacular. It's one of those things where a picture doesn't quite cut it. You really have to see it for yourself to get the full effect. Yesterday's pic was of Alcatraz from the city. Today's pic was of the city from Alcatraz. Either view is amazing. I could relocate here in a heartbeat...(hence, the lament I will be singing when we return home...."I Left My Heart..."!)

After spending half the day on the island, we returned back to the dock and decided to walk. We ended up at Pier 39 where there was a tourist mecca much like the Gatlinburg, TN main drag. People everywhere and street performers as well. Singing, playing instruments, juggling, walking a tight rope, balloon sculptors, living statues, you name it. Plus, every type of food you could think of. Mostly seafood at the restaurants but we were able to eat at a place called "Wipe Out". It was much like Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. Good food and a great atmosphere.

After walking about an hour more after we ate, we decided to head back to the hotel, drop off our bags and return out for more walking and dinner. We bought many souvenirs, ate pizza and now, we are dozing from the excitement of the days' events. Tomorrow will add more excitement to the blog as we cross the Golden Gate Bridge, take the cable car around the city, shop in Union Square, eat chocolate in Ghirardelli Square (mmmm), see the Victorian row houses and drive to Berkeley. Until then.....
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Word of the day....awesome!!!
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