San Francisco... The Long Walk

Despite the dreary weather, Friday (the 9th) we walked from our hotel to Union Square, through Chinatown and North Beach, and to Fisherman's Wharf. The whole journey was about 4 miles. I played tour guide with my book on San Francisco and pointed out interesting architecture and interesting locations. We enjoyed popping in all the little shops in Chinatown and amazingly avoided buying any knock-offs. In North Beach, there is this really awesome building owned now by Francis Ford Coppola in the flat iron shape sometimes seen in Chicago. What is really interesting, is that someone built its mirror image but modern right next to it. This picture is from telegraph hill. We climbed all the way up to Coit Tower which had fantastic views of the city and Alcatraz. Fisherman's Wharf was fun. We explored Pier 39 (a tourist trap, but we were tourists after all!) and then ate at the famous Boudin Bakery... known for its Sourdough Bread. We also toured the bakery and their museum. It had this funny computer program that told you what kind of bread you are... I'm an olive bread?! Apparently this means I love tradition but every once and awhile am adventurous... you be the judge!