We had a most wonderful day in San Francisco yesterday.
Our family joined my dad and Lupe for a ferry boat ride into the city. It was chilly, but sunny and clear. We hit some heavy fog on the ride over, but it cleared once we approached the bay.
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The SF skyline is always breathtaking, definately the most beautiful city.
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Views of Coit Tower
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and the Golden Gate Bridge
from the ferry.
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All the planter beds by Pier 39 were filled with tulips, so beautiful. I can't wait for spring.
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From Pier 39, a view of Alcatraz and all the sailboats. A great day to be on the water.
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We strolled around Pier 39, checking out shops and Papa Jim and Lupe took the kids on the carousel. We found a Left Hand store for Luke and bought him a pair of scissors. They had a bunch of fun items for lefty people. I'll have to keep this place in mind for the future. They also have a website. We walked down to Fisherman's Warf where dad and Lupe
treated us to lunch at the Rainforest Cafe. If you have kids this is a must see in the city.
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We had a 20 minute wait before our table was ready so we strolled around enjoying the aquarium,
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animated Gorilla,
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and Elephants.
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The ceiling was painted with a sky scape and twinkling stars and vines everywhere.
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In the store the kids enjoyed "Tracy the Tree." Her eyes and mouth moved as she told a little story. This place is super kid friendly, lots to touch and explore.
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After a yummy lunch we all shared "The Volcano" for dessert. Three big slices of brownie with vanilla ice cream in the middle errupting with whip cream, chocolate syrup and a sparkler on top. After lunch we needed to walk off all the good eats, so we headed back toward Pier 39.
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The kids loved the Sea Lions at Pier 39. Happy 21st Anniversary!
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Colin, Luke and Ava on the Sea Lion sculpture.
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Papa Jim and Lupe treated us to the San Francisco Bay Aquarium.
Loved the tanks of Jelly Fish.
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The kids enjoyed meeting and touching "Cupcake the Skinkx,"
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feeling the Sea Star's and Anenome's in the tide pools
and Sting Ray.
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Outside the Aquarium was an impression of a sharks mouth, so awesome!
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We made our way back to the ferry terminal and waited for our boat to arrive.
We were tuckered out by the time we got in our seats.
It was a fun day and grateful the rain went away and the sun came out for the day.
Thanks to Papa and Lupe for a lovely day.
1 comment:
I bet Dad just loves doing things like this with the kids. Very impressed that he thought of this treat as a Christmas present. So cool.
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