My own version of the very famous golden gate bridge post card shot...Not as perfect as the postcards 'coz the real stuff is quite a stretch, too much for my cheap digicam.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Alcatraz, the Ferry and Me~
Here is a glimpse of Alcatraz.
Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public. Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved by the National Park Service which is working to make it accessible to visitors, preserve its buildings, protect its birds and other wildlife, and interpret its history.
Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public. Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved by the National Park Service which is working to make it accessible to visitors, preserve its buildings, protect its birds and other wildlife, and interpret its history.
Downtown San Francisco
Victorian houses lined neatly on hilly San Francisco residence areas. Walking into this area reminds me of the Ann Harthaway's Princess Diaries.
One of the initial (pleasant) surprises of going to the US is the surrounding is so peaceful. I always thought that America is a very troubled country...You shouldn't really judge a book by its cover.
The shopping district - downtown San Francisco. The biggest surprise is finding a fellow Kababayan in all its corners. Now I can see why most of my Kababayan's don't get homesick in America.
One of the initial (pleasant) surprises of going to the US is the surrounding is so peaceful. I always thought that America is a very troubled country...You shouldn't really judge a book by its cover.
The shopping district - downtown San Francisco. The biggest surprise is finding a fellow Kababayan in all its corners. Now I can see why most of my Kababayan's don't get homesick in America.
Fisherman's Wharf's Bay
Another San Francisco attraction is the Fisherman's Wharf. It's a gay area covering most of Pier 39 where you can find bars and grills, such as the Bubba Gump, Hardrock Cafe, sports grill, departments stores,souvenir shops and viewing deck.
Vibrant and breezy ~ that's Fisherman's Wharf
Here you can find jerseys of your fave football players and other souvenir items.
Vibrant and breezy ~ that's Fisherman's Wharf
Here you can find jerseys of your fave football players and other souvenir items.
The Cable Car Ride
One of San Francisco's more famous mode of pubic transportation is the cable car. It's like a manually operated simple version of a monorail. The driver just stands up and holds two long sticks with brakes the same shape as bikes'.
There's nothing extraordinary to see for a $3 one-way ticket ride. I cant really say that this ride is a sightseeing ride. We passed by the hilly residence areas of SFO, the China town and other side lights to get to the downtown proper. But what makes this ride a thrilling and memorable one is the fact that SFO is probably the most hilly city in the US and operating a monorail manually is a very challenging job for the driver and nerve-wrecking experience for the passenger ~ both for going up and down. It's like you're riding a mini-caterpillar except that you know that it's not a theme park attraction. Another fact is that this monorail operates on the city streets of SFO itself, blending perfectly and harmoniously with the cars and buses. Now that is the WOW part.
There's nothing extraordinary to see for a $3 one-way ticket ride. I cant really say that this ride is a sightseeing ride. We passed by the hilly residence areas of SFO, the China town and other side lights to get to the downtown proper. But what makes this ride a thrilling and memorable one is the fact that SFO is probably the most hilly city in the US and operating a monorail manually is a very challenging job for the driver and nerve-wrecking experience for the passenger ~ both for going up and down. It's like you're riding a mini-caterpillar except that you know that it's not a theme park attraction. Another fact is that this monorail operates on the city streets of SFO itself, blending perfectly and harmoniously with the cars and buses. Now that is the WOW part.
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