We arrived later to San Francisco than we thought but we
found the hotel without too much hassle and although all their parking was gone
there was a space out front we just had to be out by 9am. I wasn't planning on
it after the long drive the day before but needs must I suppose.
Since one of the most iconic things San Francisco is named
for is the Painted Ladies, I must go and see them. We saw the ones near Alamo
Square and the detail on them is incredible. I am impressed in the talent of
the people that built them.
I'm a fan of Full House although I only watched it a few
years ago since I wasn't born yet back then, I needed to find the house that is represented as the
Tanner's residence. I wasn't the only one there as you can see by this woman
not wanting to move out my way!
The Golden Gate Bridge is definitely the thing you think of
when San Francisco is mentioned. How could I not go and see it? I'd seen a
photo taken on a beach with the bridge in the background at sunset and I needed
to find it. Unfortunately it wasn't at all sunny when we were there but still
perfectly clear. I'd found out the beach we were looking for was Baker beach.
We found it and about a hundred different fishermen. It was still awesome
though.
I'd also heard of a place called Battery Spencer that
sounded like a perfect viewpoint. I made the most of my satnav that served as a
wifi hotspot and realised the time back home would mean my parents would be
home. I thought I'd surprise them. I attempted to face time them and when they
answered on the 3rd attempt I held my phone as close to my face as possible so
they didn't know where I was. I said I had something to show them and I turned
the camera and just watched the smiles grow on their face. Other than a couple
messages saying I had made it to the states this was the first time since I'd
left home that they had heard from me and it couldn't have been any better.
Finally though it was time to get some proper food so before
we had to head to the airport and return my car (sobs), Denny's was calling my name! I did the total American thing.
I got the burger and milkshake. I regretted after when I couldn't finish either
but it was damn good.
Next stop Seattle.
Toodles for now.
