San Franciso

Were a bit late getting to San Francisco. Our flight got cancelled due to some some problems with the aircraft. There was lots of confusion and angry people. However they (United) did offer hotels rooms, or in our case, they found a flight for the same day on a different carrier (American Airlines) (though wasn't direct, but we got there).

It was really cold in San Fran, esp after sunny Orlando!

That night did some driving around. As seen on TV, the streets here are really hilly and steep.

Went for a driving tour including Golden Gate bridge, and also Oakland Bay bridge (which is actually longer than Golden Gate).

Not a great shot, but this is Lombard street, known as being worlds crookedest street .. contested of course!

Oakland Bay bridge

Trying to show how steep the streets are

Golden Gate Bridge

Crossed the Golden Gate bridge to go up to an area known as the Golden Gate National Reserve Area. Of course, great views over San Fran from there.

San Fran skyline with some idiot in the way :-P

Down at the Pier 39

We went on one of the Bus yours around the city. Some pics, but I have now forgotten on what some of these landmarks were.. should have taken notes. I wish this blogger would link to the pictures geotags!

Large totally man made park. Everything imported, including some Oaks from Aust.

Hard Rock Cafe at Pier 39

Bread!!

Saw some "Funny Cars" driving around the streets doing laps 

Sunset over San Fran

The next day, we went on a tour out to Alcatraz. While there, can do an audio tour of the place, which was really good and informative.

Alcatraz

View of San Fran from Alcatraz

Behind cells walls were escape was made 

They made it out, but never found (so no ones knows if they survived the swim in the icey waters)

Sea Gulls here are HUGE!