Friday, July 5, 2013

Day 2: San Fran

(^^taken at Fisherman's Wharf)

We drove up over the mountain and saw this ^^...cue our loud cheers of excitement...
we made it to San Fran!!! (this was Carson's first time coming here!)
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story time: we drove around trying to find a "cheap" motel (aka those don't exist)-->San Fran is an expensive city. period. we finally came to a motel that was 10 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and affordable--> we were happy it was close to the wharf but we would soon come to find out why it was cheap. we walked in (I didn't dare take my shoes off) and put our bags down. I noticed Cars was intently looking at something out of the window. I slid in next to him and poked my head out to see... (it took us a minute to figure out what was going on)... two homeless transvestites laying on the sidewalk injecting some sort of homemade botox all over each other's faces, while a look out made sure no cops were in sight. we both looked at each other...Welcome to San Fran! it was almost humorous how unbelievably terrible it was but we needed to get out of the car. 

[History Making: Not to mention we were there the same time gay marriage was legalized in California. San Fran was a happening place that weekend! Rainbow flags lined every corner and people were flooding into the city to get married.]

we were itching to get out of the motel and into the city
we walked 10-12 blocks to Fisherman's Wharf.
wow, was it beautiful. 
here are a few things we saw that evening:
San Francisco is famous for their sour dough bread. we had to eat some.
We enjoyed a delicious dinner out on the pier. 
It was so beautiful to walk out on the pier while the sun was setting. 
We even ran into a Polish family and Carson couldn't resist conversing with them. 
San Francisco is home/destination for people from all over the world! so cool. 

we rode the trolley (it is a must!) back to the motel.

the next morning we rented a tandem bike to ride up to the Golden Gate Bridge
**FAVORITE ACTIVITY--> Tandem Bike Ride** 
It may be somewhat touristy but it is one of the best things here. Besides, tandems are a riot. We talked, laughed (uncontrollably when I was driving--we were so wobbly and out of control--we were on the grass, the sand, sidewalk...! it is definitely easier when the heavier person is in front :) ), and we enjoyed the beautiful city all along the coast and up and across the bridge. 

We saw so many cute apartments/homes, parks filled with people flying kites, reading, running w/ their dogs, beaches full of little families, surfing competitions...not to mention how refreshing it was to breathe in the fresh morning air while attached to your favorite person! 
It just doesn't get much better.

Next Stop: China town...

2 comments:

  1. So fun! I LOVE San Fran! And I just have to say I'm SO glad Logan and I aren't the only couple that has to ride a tandem on ever vacation we go on! They really are the best ever! Glad you two had so much fun! I Love reading your blog!! :)

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    1. Brooke, you are just the sweetest, thank you! I so love that you ride tandem bikes every where you travel! Pretty soon you are going to have to get another seat! I pray that all goes well this next week for you and Logan. I hope everything runs smoothly--can't wait to see her!

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