San Francisco

The second half of my time in the US was a road trip to San Francisco, to visit my friends daughter. She is studying there and lives the Castro District!! Such a quaint village atmosphere. We were booked into a B&B just up from her flat.

I loved San Francisco, and only wished I could have had more time there. On the day we arrived, after unpacking all our gear, we headed off to see the Golden Gate Bridge. So exciting.

After dinner my friends daughter (the best tourist guide ever) decided we should try to catch one of the trams!! We were standing in the middle of a deserted street at about 9.00pm looking for the next tram when suddenly one came over the hill, and down the steep desent, all the passengers screaming in delight!! before we knew it another came in the direction that we wanted to go and the driver yelled, "there are four standing places on the other side!!" we climbed onto the sides, gripping on to the rails. We hung off the side of the tram for dear life!!, (I wouldn't have wanted it any other way) as we thundered down the hill around a corner and down again.

So exciting, What a way to finish a delightful day!

The Ferry Building

This blog is especially for a special friend. As The Ferry Building is one of her favourite places in San Francisco. The Ferry Building is beautifully restored old building that now features every gourmet treat you can think of, and more. We were lucky enough to visit the building on Farmers Market day. The area outside the building was a buzz with colourful stalls selling local produce,flowers, fruit,vegetables, coffee, spices etc. There was that wonderful hum of activity that goes with all good markets. I couldn't resist wandering through the stalls snapping pictures. Once I had finished snapping pics of fruit and flowers, I ventured inside. Every nook and crannie is filled with places for you to buy delicious cakes, coffee, tasty food from all over the world or that special kitchen nick nack that you just have to have. Each shop has its own personality, some slick and modern others more traditional and homely. A must stop place for any foodie who is visiting San Francisco