Day 2

After hitting the sack early after a long first day, found it hard to sleep. We were up early anyway (about 7) caught a cable car to lombard street to see the bendy road.

Lombard Street

Walked from there to the pier area and had some breakfast in Macs! Burrito for me and a biscuit style muffin for Clare. Bought a few postcards and a lighter for Clare. I got a baseball key ring too! We walked up and down pier 39 before going to the Alcatraz ferry.

Alcatraz Ferry

We were early and managed to sneak on the 10:30 ferry and after a smooth crossing the mooring was very choppy! Once on the island we followed a tour guide, he explained the history of Alcatraz. Once inside the cell house we were given the audio equipment ! 

Followed the very interesting tour and walked in the lively warm sunshine. At about 2:30 we took the ferry back.

Back on the mainland we took the small but very very steep walk up to Coit tower. Before heading up I took what I thought was a well deserved lie down (Clare laughed). At the top of the tower we took some photos and squashed some 1 cent pieces.

On the way back we walked through little Italy and China (tat) town, both very nice. Then back to the hotel via Abercrombie & Fitch for a little rest before going out for dinner.
Went to the 4th street bar and grill, I had some beef quesadillas and Clare had a salad. Walked back to the hotel, got back at 10:30