Mon Sept 22 - Last Day in San Francisco

After two days traversing San Francisco by car, we decided to go by foot today.  And today was glorious with wall to wall sunshine.  Still not hot, maybe as much as 70, with a nice breeze.  Felt even a little cool when standing in the shade.

Up again at oh dark thirty, going immediately to the Bay & Taylor cable car origin.  Got there just as they were ready to leave, and we were the only ones on the car for the first couple of stops.  When going for any amusement, ride follow the three most important things for DisneyWorld: Arrive Early,  Arrive Early, Arrive Early.

Had to wait at the turnaround at Powell & Market  for the cable car going to Hyde & Beach.  Wanted to go up Russian Hill, view Lombard from the top, get the iconic view of Alcatraz,and finish at Ghiradelli Square.

That accomplished, we walked to Boudin for breakfast.  Still early at Fisherman's Wharf, but the view of Alcatraz was great.  We had a bagel and cinamon roll while we viewed the sourdough bread creations.  Looks like the baker was creating Mickey and Minne Mouse rolls.

Walked then to Pier 39, where once again the views of the bay were great, especially after two days of low clouds and fog.  If you like the pictures of the sea lions, we have at least 200 more we could show you.  Somehow they attempted to lie somnolently yet still defend their territory with barks, baring of teeth and aggressive moves.

 

Had lunch at Wipeout, a surfing themed restaurant in Pier 39.  Good food, classic surfing music, but we found our clothing choices stifled.

We tried the NPS Maritime Museum, and since we're old and have the magic Interagency Pass we could walk through the ships.  Interesting.

The GPS odometer says we walked 9 miles today (that doesn't include the cable car rides).  It's no doubt overestimating, but not by more than a factor of 2.  No wonder we're tired tonight.    By the way, anybody know what bird this is?