Day 2 (Part Two) - Crooked Lions and Sea Streets

I'm sitting in the hotel right now relaxing from a busy day. Note: I got a card reader today, so this will have some pics, finally.

Today, after all that stuff in my previous blog, we visited the fisherman's wharf. We caught a cable car, which is what most of us call a trolly, from downtown. It looked a little something like this:


The ride was great and it was nice being able to be driven over the hills as opposed to attempting trekking it on foot. Half way through our ride we saw this couple try to get on the trolley when it was moving. The guy got on first (how chivalrist) and the woman almost fell off the back. It looked pretty dangerous.

Anyways, we got off the trolley before the wharf because it had a drop off at Lombard Street. You've probably seen it in photos before. It's the world's "crookedest" street. I can't believe how many cars drove down it. I didn't think some of them would make the tight turns. It also hosts some of the city's most expensive real estate including beautiful victorian-style homes with a great view. Here's a couple photos:




(Happy Felix Day)

Next we wandered downhill to the Wharf. There was a lot going down along this waterfront. The first thing we saw was a bunch of old wooden ships. This sight yielded awkward-brian-picture #1 of the trip. Actually, now that i look at these, i can't decide which picture is more awkward. You be the judge:

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Now it was finally time to eat! The Wharf has cheap musings and we took advantage in the form of fish & chips, followed by a baguette from the boudin sourdough factory (for later of course), and shrimp & chips. Elizabeth and I split the food so we get to try everything. Overall a cheap and delicious venture.

Next we walked down to pier 39 (or was it 37?). This hosts a grip of shops, food, and SEA LIONS!!!!!!! These animals rule. They're huge, lazy, and fight for position on the docks. Check it:





By this point we had been walking around for about 4-5 hours and were getting tired. Luckily we found a bus that took us pretty much to our hotel's doorstep and have decided to take it easy tonight. Tomorrow we switch hotels so we have to get up early to check-out/check-in.

Until then,

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