From Yosemite we continued driving to San Francisco for 4th July. Coming into the city on the afternoon of the 3rd we met gridlock - 8 lanes (all going our direction) absolutely choc-a-bloc!!! Once we made it through the traffic we arrived at The Sir Francis Drake Hotel - one of the most iconic hotels in San Francisco - our room alone was a sight to be seen & full of San Fran funky style!! Our first night in San Fran we met up with Lloyd & Kathy for some cocktails before heading off to a small Italian restaurant for dinner.
SATURDAY 4TH JULY we were up early to catch our tour to Alcatraz. We had been told by some locals that it was over rated but we really enjoyed the tour arriving back at the wharf just in time for a clam chowder sour dough bun for lunch. After lunch we made our way to the Golden Gate Bridge & walked to the other side of the bay & back. That night we caught a cable car from Union square back to Fisherman's wharf for some more cocktails before watching the fireworks & having dinner at The Franciscan (said to be one of the best seafood restaurants on the wharf). Bruce laughs each time I say I loved San Francisco - there were people everywhere & a bit chaotic with 4th July but it still had a really nice chilled out feel to it.
p.s. - the weather (&wind) was freezing!
p.s. - the weather (&wind) was freezing!
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