In October I took a few days off from my new job to take a trip to California. It was a multi-purpose trip, to see San Francisco for the first time, meet up with my friends Chris and Nick, AND see Pearl Jam perform.
San Francisco was pretty cool. We were there when the Giants won the world series, that was exciting. We stayed for two nights on the waterfront. Chris and I scheduled our flights to arrived close to the same time, her from Boston, me from Seattle. We got to the hotel just in time to walk to peir 39 and grab some dinner.
We made plans to go to Alcatraz the next day.
It was a cloudy, rainy, foggy day, but we didn't let that discourage us. In fact, the whole trip was cool, rainy and windy. Just like home.
It was creepy to be in a place that held so many hard core criminals, but the views were amazing.
For some reason I love this shot of a tunnel entrance. I think the colors are stunning.
After the Alcatraz tour we went to Ghiradelli Square and did some window shopping. The three of us bought chocolate at the Ghiradelli store claiming we were buying it for others (yeah, right).
Later we met up with Nick's brother and his girlfriend for dinner and many drinks at a tiny Irish pub.
The next day we packed up and took the BART to the Caltrain and landed in Mt. Veiw for the first of two concerts.
To be continued...
I have really, really, really got to visit San Fran!
Posted by: The Incredible Woody | January 11, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Oh man, San Fran has been on my vacation to do list for ages! Looks amazing!
Posted by: Meg | January 11, 2011 at 09:04 AM
I had a blast in San Fran with you, I hope we can do it again.
Posted by: Chrissy | January 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Oh how I miss San Francisco. I left my heart there once....
Posted by: Mental P Mama | January 12, 2011 at 07:14 AM
I love SF! However, I've never gotten to go to Alcatraz. How cool! And, thank you for the pictures. They make me want to go more than ever...
Posted by: Liz C. | January 12, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Awesome, AWEsome photos. Can't wait to hear and see more ... and have a margarita! (That made my mouth water!)
Posted by: Lisa | January 12, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I love your shots of San Fran! Nicely done!
Posted by: Diane | January 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM