10.06 - 14.06.2007 - America, Golden Gates of San Fransisco Bay

Hi Guys
Well arrived San Fransisco about 2pm and got checked into our hotel, most of the group leave tomorrow so we all heading out tonight for meal and final drinks before the tears begin. Lovely hotel but not in the best area of the city but big group of us, Sean took us to fab Thai restaurant and I had a green beef curry(mild) and by the end my lips were tingling and some of them were doing hot I was like no way but Steven sure you would have had the crazy hot. Moved onto the Red Room bar, and yep was totally red everywhere (pics to follow). Cheap cocktails flowed for most and more for others poor Kara (New Zealand) nearly fell off stool, good job Peter and Joyce either side to save her!!! Nicole met chap who offered to take her out and we were go girl go girl!!!!! Walked back about 2am pleased was few of us like cos had to walk past Tenderloin area which not the best neighbourhood in San Fran but we were fine.
Few bad heads again next am but I felt great, spoke to Mam who said Im a seasonal drinker, not sure what she meant by that do you???????!!!Said bye to Peter and Joyce, Jackie, Rob and Arena, Keko and Reko. Sad to see them go but sure we will all be in touch for sure.
Off to explore Pier 39 and Fishermans wharf was our plan of action, me and Nicole took the cruise ship around the bay, when we hit under the Golden Gate Bridge was a swell and by cum did we tip and Nicole went bit white and all I could do was laugh, sorry Nicole but was so funny, made it back and past Alcatraz. Couldnt believe my feet though, I had done 28 day treking experience and only got couple of blisters but today with flipflops got two enormous ones on balls of my feet, really sore had to buy new shoes and call for rescue remedies at Walgreens(bit like our Boots!!)
Weather is fab, bit cold wind on the pier but apart from that really gorgeous, factor 30 still the order of the day like cos burn so easily when out all day. I headed off to my hostel before me Nicole, Elaine, Emily and Kara had last meal out. Im feeling really tired think all the excitment and long days catching up ready for good sleep, said byes to the girls and taxi back.
Tuesday and the hostel is really nice everything I need and its in a really great location for exploring San Fransisco. Amy still here from the group so we gonna explore more of the famous sights of San Fransisco. Headed out to Alcatraz which was really great with audio tour and pics to follow. Then we had sea food really lovely hear so fresh and everything you could wish for!!. Headed back up to Union Square for bit retail therapy and sightseeing of the posh shops, Elaine you would love this place too!!!! Booked tickets to see Jersey Boys (show about Frankie Valli and the four seasons for weds night only $85). Nice couple of vodkas and dr pepper before hitting the sack.
Weds up earlish met Amy at 10am and we headed for the Golden Gate Bridge on public transport, $1.50 for whole morning and you can jump on and off as many buses as you like. Bridge was fab site and we walked so far across the vibrations bit scary in parts but amazing views of the bay area. Headed next to the Museum of fine arts, gorgeous buildings with a lake that was green unreal to see. Off then to Golden Gate Park where we explored the museums and Japanese tea garden and had really lovely food too. Then heading back called at Almo Square where the only Victorian houses left standing after the earthquake they look fab on the hill slope, pics to follow. Off to China Town for new kit bag, need wheels mine real pain managed to get good one for $35 so mam another package should be winging way back with back pack in Is sure. Back to hostel, quick change and off to theatre, show was great, defo worth going if it comes to the UK or if you see on your travels, we were rocking in the aisles to 'Oh what a night' yep can hear you all singing along ha ha ha!!! Said bye to Amy and gonna catch up with her in Melbourne when I there.
Chill day thursday, need to do emails and update the blog and do some laundry before my friends Sharon and Peggy who met in Memphis coming to pick me up Friday to spend time with them and their family 90 miles away from San Fransisco, be great to catch up with them again. Might try and do couple more sights before leave need to do the cable car and time to repack my kit, Ive aquired few more things so need to be ruthless before fly off to Hawaii.
Well guys must shoot and do the laundry, hope you all well and take care and keep sending the comments and emails, so good to catch up. Miss you all loads luv and hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx