After a crazy 23-hours of travelling we touched down in San Francisco. For half that time I was piggy in the middle to Leo and some other random who made himself at home spread eagled and snorting as he slept...ahhh the joys.
The taxi drive was, ahhh, interesting. Ever seen National Lampoons (or similar) where the teenage child is learning to drive? Stop, start, stop, start, chuggggg, stop, start...that's kinda what it was like...for the whole 30 minute drive. Not quite sure where he got his licence from but can't say I was sad to see the back of him!
We were able to check in straight away so did that, cleaned up and pretty much headed straight back out. We had some energy so figured best to use it while we could. About five minutes from our hotel is the beautiful Fisherman's Wharf where some deeelishus clam chowder awaited us for lunch. It's served, I must say, in a very convenient sour-dough bowl! Talk about being useful, not only does the bun store your hearty, creamy, clam based soup but, once it's empty you can eat it! Smart people these San Frannys. We also saw the famed San Francisco Seals on Pier 39. 
We then decided to jump on the traditional, touristy, hop-on-hop-off bus to get a real look and what's around this little place we're in. We went 'round Union Square, to the Civic Centre, saw the painted ladies (a.k.a the house from Full House), Golden Gate Bridge and then some. We knew our day was done however, when we both dozed off on the front seat of the bus, like all good nonni do. It was pretty funny, both of us "waking up" as the bus jolted to a stop. Time for a sleep so back to the hotel we went.We did go back out last night, looked for the Apple Store but, wouldn't you know, America is out of iPad's too. Can't understand why a company would make something and then not just put it out there to be sold. Noooo, there's only a few a day so line up (the salesman reckoned) anytime from 1am, they open at 9 and it's luck of the draw. Pfffft, yeah right!
A short stroll around Union Square, popped into a few shops and then it was into Mason's Diner for a dinner bite before. My baby shrimp quaesadilla was quite the treat last night. Homeward bound we boarded the traditional Cable Car for a hilly sort of ride, up and down the streets back to the hotel...*sings*..."and they called it puppy lurrrveeee"...
Today we've actually got the camera with us so will be happily snapping as we travel. Tomorrow we're off to the Napa Valley for a bit'o wine 'n' cheese and Monday it's Alcatraz.
Happy reading!
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