9 September 2011
On the Homeward Run
Posted by Gill under: 2011 .
Cruising time is over – such a peaceful way to travel – nice to have a base & no unpacking every few days! Has been a great trip along the Volga & Baltic Canals. Have made some great new friends. Made it out of Russia with only a little challenge & back to Dublin via Copenhagen.
Great to see Micah, Matt & Kat again. Micah has started really “talking”, laughing, blowing raspberries & he is delightful. I so want to bring him home! Nice catch-up times again, walks and dinner out. Unfortunately the Irish weather put a bit of a damper (lol) on our trip into the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough but nice to see the scenery and mist on the hills.
On to San Francisco!
San Francisco – Day1
Sun & no wind – touring the city! Local landmarks & the famous fog! It comes & goes at will- here a minute, gone a minute- literally but managed some fine views of the city & of course Golden Gate Bridge.
The tour took us up the hills & down again – the streets are very pretty with trees & closely stacked row houses – many painted bright colours & with intricate designs & decorations especially the old Victorian houses. Enjoyed seeing the Painted Ladies”, Nob Hill, cable cars, street cars, sea lions at Pier 39, Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower & the crooked Lombard Street. Hot dogs & pretzels in Golden Gate Park. Clam Chowder in a sourdough bun at the famous Boudin Sourdough Factory.
Will investigate further tomorrow & ride the cable cars around town!
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