Weekend snaps - a photo diary
July 11, 2014
MC and I played tourists in San Francisco last weekend! I've been holed up in the apartment for more than a month now and I've been itching to go somewhere and just bask in the sun and take in the warm, sunny summer weather, so a trip to the city was in order.
MC wanted to take photos in Pier 39 + we haven't experienced riding a cable car yet (even after countless weekend trips to the city) so we decided to finally do it despite the daunting long line of tourists waiting to board the cable car as well. It was the 4th of July weekend so there was quite a few more tourists than usual. Maybe next time I'll brave standing on the running boards of the cable car and hanging on to one of the poles as we move upwards and downwards through the city. Hah! I wish.
It was a lovely day and we both had a great time. Here's a little slideshow of what we did. To focus on one particular photo, click on the little bubble corresponding to it near the bottom part of the photo. Happy weekend!
We started our day with a brunch at La Boulange. I had a mini prosciutto swiss sandwich, a chocolate fondant cookie (which was sort of like a flourless chocolate cake), and a mocha, which was served in a soup bowl! I guess they ran out of cups?
With a full stomach and an eager determination, we walked to the Powell/Market stop of the iconic San Francisco Cable Cars.
While walking, I captured this. I didn't know there was some "action" going on there, I swear.
And here we are. We were greeted by a loooong line. It was the 4th of July weekend so a lot of tourists were in the city.
After 30 minutes of waiting in line...
It took an hour before we were able to board a cable car. It would have been more exciting if we sat on the "open" benches of the cable car. Maybe next time.
The last stop was a few blocks away from the Fisherman's Wharf. Quite a few entertainers around the area. This guy was balancing on a unicycle and was getting ready for another trick.
Bubbles at Pier 39!
View of Fisherman's Wharf from Pier 39.
A few photo ops here and there.
It was quite windy out there!
Alcatraz. I've never been to the island but I want to go and see this historic place.
This kid looked really tired.
Shops and stops at Pier 39.
And then we had some clam chowder and fish and chips at the Fisherman's Wharf after our stroll.
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