San Francisco

My sister Chantelle (15) flew to California with McKay and I for a 2 week visit. We decided to start off her stay with a trip to San Francisco. We didn't think there was any way we would be able to show her all the touristy spots in San Francisco but we got up early and planned out our time in the city and got to see everything! We couldn't have asked for better weather either.

We started out in Chinatown. After walking all the way down Grant street (right up the middle of Chinatown), we headed to North Beach or 'Little Italy'. We stopped at a fudge shop and tried some free samples of some great fudge, bought some caramel corn and decided it was time for lunch. We ate at Calzones. We had pizza, calzones, & garlic bread - oooh was it good Italian food!

Coit Tower, a building with a tram from the street up to the top, SF double-decker bus, church in Chinatown, downtown SF. You see a lot when you walk ALL OVER the city. Parking is too expensive to move the car around.

Next we walked to Ghirardelli Square. I think Chantelle is now hooked on Ghirardelli chocolate. :)

Pier 39 & Fishermans Wharf: I think I love it there more each time we go.
Chantelle got her caricature drawn and we enjoyed watching the Bushman, several musicians, mimes, and break dancers doing their thing on the Wharf. So much to see - on a day like we had everyone is out! On Pier 39 we enjoyed the sea lions, who were very active and loud that day, a great magic show, and we finally tried the mini donuts that have called our name every time we pass.
Top left: Jordan & McKay are dancing to music from the jamacian drums. Bottom right: McKay is blowing kisses to the fish in the tank at the Rainforest Cafe.

Chantelle's first Crepe. She got it at Pier 39 - nutella and strawberry. YUM!

Chantelle at the corner of Green & Montgomery - the opening scene on Monk. We also drove down Lombard street. Someday we'll actually have time to walk down. Someday.

Golden Gate Bridge Park. Chantelle is standing next to a sample of the size of the cables on the bridge.

We love this trail. It feels like you are MILES away from the city but you aren't. Such a beautiful place.

We hurried to the beach to watch the sunset. So beautiful and relaxing.

She got her name written in the sand and a picture taken just before a wave came and took it away. What a fun day in San Francisco. Click here to see Chantelle's post about the day.