Thursday, August 21, 2008

San Francisco!

One of my goals this summer was to go to San Francisco. I have to admit I had never been. I know, it's hard to believe that in the whole 18 years I have lived in California, I had never gone to San Francisco to just go and sight see. I decided that before I started college, I was going to go no matter what. Sooo, on Monday, my sister Alicia and I set out on the road to the city! I let my sister drive...I had no idea of how to get around, so if we got lost, it would be her fault, not mine...ha ha ha.


The art on the side of buildings was amazing...

After parking at the Hilton Hotel, we decided to do a little shopping first. The Westfield Mall in San Francisco was at least 5 stories tall. I think we could have easily spent 2 days there!

After some shopping, it was time to go to Pier 39. We decided to take the trolly. It was my first time. :)

Us waiting for a trolly




Alica & me on the trolly

For lunch we had Clam Chowder bread bowls...yum!


Fisherman's Warf

The view from the trolly

After lunch, we bought tickets for the Red & White Fleet. I had never heard of it before, but it was so cool, and it was only $22, wow. The boat took us all throught the San Francisco Bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz, and down the Piers.




The view of the city was great.
Alcatraz
Pier 39

The hot fudge sundae was really good!




We had our first taxi ride...it wasn't that bad...

China Town

China Town was interesting to see...but it was really dirty... Overall, I had a great time. I am glad that I went, and that my sister Alicia was able to go with me! :)

2 comments:

The Torgersen's said...

I am so bummed that I didn't go. It looks like you both had a great time that day and I know I would've too. That's cool though, I guess I'm not your fav sista anymore and I'll get over it eventually. Love ya later.

Alicia said...

Whatever. I was nice and didn't put the bad pictures of you on my blog. What's up! It was a great time Mike! We'll have to do it again. Chinese New Year! Love you-Bye (HA, Ha)