Fishermans Wharf

Yesterday was such a strange day - I spent the day with a girlfriend who I haven't seen since April - who I know from Geelong days - in SF! We both flew here on the same day! So it was soooo lovely to spend the day sightseeing with someone I know! Not to mention all the goss we had to catch up on.

After finding out that Alcatraz was booked out for the day, we decided on meeting up in the city. We caught the cable car down to the famous Fishermans Wharf. We'd both heard so much about the area, it was an absolute must visit.

Down at Hyde St Pier we went on a free walking tour with "Ranger Tom" who gave us a great insight into all the small boats they have down on the water there. Also about a fantastic program (with me and my love for Marketing, and Allyson and her love for Teaching we thought this program was fantastic) which invites school groups (woodwork classes I guess) to come and build a boat, a dingy sized one, over a 2 week period. The boats are then sold, with funds going to the school. Many of the kids come back and volunteer thier time in the workshop they have.

After the boat tour we went and got some lunch at a local place. Considering that Fishermans Wharf is famous for its Clam Chowder (say it properly.... CHOW-DER)... even though neither Allyson or I like any seafood... we thought we'd better try some. Mum would have been disapointed if I didn't I'm sure!