After a well-deserved sleep until 9:00 am we got ready for a little surprise, planned by Patrick, for me. So, we hopped on a Taxi and surprise, surprise he booked a boat trip to Alcatraz. I was so excited because I just love history that is so near to our time.
A 10-minute taxi ride later we arrived at Pier 33 where we boarded to get to Alcatraz Island. The boat ride was beautiful as you could see the Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island and various other beautiful views. But if I could give any advice, take two pullovers so you do not freeze to death or just sit in the closed areas.
Arriving on the Island was very exciting but getting to the prison was even better. We were given an Audio guide that guided and explained everything about the prison, prison breaks, prisoners, guards, Alcatraz Island, cells and a lot more.
A 10-minute taxi ride later we arrived at Pier 33 where we boarded to get to Alcatraz Island. The boat ride was beautiful as you could see the Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island and various other beautiful views. But if I could give any advice, take two pullovers so you do not freeze to death or just sit in the closed areas.
Arriving on the Island was very exciting but getting to the prison was even better. We were given an Audio guide that guided and explained everything about the prison, prison breaks, prisoners, guards, Alcatraz Island, cells and a lot more.
The Boat
A cold boatride to ALCATRAZ
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz Island
We've arrived
Prison
Prisoners
From inside
Patrick
Prisoners “Playground“
Then we got back to the area called Embarcadero and walked to the Fisherman’s Wharf, which was quite touristic, but a must-do.
We walked and enjoyed the sunny day taking a route towards Chinatown. On our way there, we past the steepest street in San Fran called the Lombard Street. A crazy steep hill!
Lombard Street
At about 12:30 pm we stopped at a restaurant called PELLEGRINI, situated in the best-known Italian district, North Beach. We were not sure what to expect but the food was an absolute delight. YES, we LOVE ITALIAN food and you should defiantly go to PELLEGRINI if you are in San Francisco!
A very long walk later, we passed Chinatown (one of the biggest in the United States) feeling like we just took a trip to China not understanding a single word being said.
As much as we enjoyed Chinatown we headed back to the union square to have a relaxed espresso and hit the all American stores.
Chinatown
Three hours later, exhausted and hungry, we got an inside tip from a San Franciscan (working in Starbucks) to go to a Chinese restaurant called Hunan. It was okay food with okay prices but we ordered too much.
Too much food later we enjoyed Chinatown by night.
At Hunan resto
I can only say that I absolutely enjoyed my second day in San Francisco and the city is like the never-ending story of a lot of beautiful surprises.
I can only say that I absolutely enjoyed my second day in San Francisco and the city is like the never-ending story of a lot of beautiful surprises.
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