June 2010 Cali Vaca

Days ONE and TWO

The first night Jake and I arrived in San Francisco we headed down to Fisherman's Wharf.  We have both been to San Fran before but never together.  I was dying to see the Seals because i think they are freaking hilarious and Jake was dying to eat some fresh clam chowder. Once we were both satisfied we walked around some more and got plenty of treats.  (We do not watch what we eat on Vacation)

The next morning we woke up early and did the Alcatraz Cruise and tour.  I have to say that this was my favorite tour i have ever done.  I LOVED IT.  They give you head phones and as you walk through the prison you hear stories about the prisoners as told by the actual wardens.  It was neat to hear the stories and by in the exact same location as they took place. 

This is a picture of the showers at Alcatraz.

Jake pretending like he is taking a dooger in prison.

View from the top of Alcatraz.

The sun was in our eyes, hence the major squinting.

The grounds at Alcatraz.  An interesting little tid bit about Alcatraz is that all of the wardens and their families lived on the island and they never locked the doors to their house. 

This is a view of Alcatraz from our ship.

After Alcatraz we went and drove down the windy road and then headed over the bridge to Sausolito.

Eating an ice cream cone in Sausolito.

Panorama of a beach we found.

After we did some shopping Sausolito we drove to Muir Woods.  We weren't sure what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised.  Jake said this was his favorite part of our whole trip.  The woods are full of redwoods and it is right about the ocean.  I don't think i have breathed such clean, wonderful air.  We went on a two mile hike and left wishing we had a place like this in our own backyard.

That night, Jake surprised and made reservations at the Cliff House.  The food was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed watching the sunset while we ate.

After dinner we made the two hour drive to Monterey where we spent the rest of our trip.