We went down to Fishermans wharf and spent several hours walking around. We went past a camera shop and we went in to have a look. They tried to sell us a wideangle lens. The price started at $599, went down to $399. When Grant said no they asked him if they could throw in some filters if that would make a different. When Grant still said no, the price went down to $50. We just walked out of the shop. Grant later told me that the lens was really light, and probably a plastic lens, so even at the price of $50 they would probably made a profit.
Martin & Maria..... Check out photo number 2. You can do this in San Francisco!!!!
While we walked down the street I bumped into Morgan Freeman (have a photo to prove this). WOW, how exciting is that! Interesting that is was just outside Madame Tussauds. He must have been there for some reason....
From the waterfront you can see Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and we got several photos from different angles. We will probably go to the Golden Gate Bridge tomorrow. You can walk across it (or do it on a bike).
At Pier 39 there is a colony of seals. Man, the pong in that area!!! Really fresh. Got some cool photos though.
After a coffee stop we went to The Bay Company and we bought 2 pair (each) of Levy jeans, for a very good price.
Then we took the cablecar back to Union square (where the Hotel is) for some off loading and a brief rest. Before we boarded the cablecar we spotted 4 trees that looks like the Pohutukawa tree. See if you agree with me
We went to a specific store (see if you can figure out which one from one of the photos) were Grant purchased a ..........
A great first day.
Part of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Tried to be a bit arty
San Fran looks beautiful!!
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