Fawg
Tuesday May 22, 2012
We made our way to the Golden Gate Bridge yesterday to find it shrouded in the ever-famous San Francisco fog, naturally. While this made for good photos, it also made for a bloody cold trek across the bridge. However, as we began to approach the northern end of the bridge, the sun's brilliance began to shine through and we were treated to a glorious view of the entire bridge and the whole city from Vista Point.
From there, we headed southbound to Golden Gate Park and walked around Stow Lake and the Japanese Tea Garden. Most of the places there are closed on Mondays, so we missed out on a few things that we wanted to see. From there, we walked to Japantown... And boy, Japantown was AMAZING. So many great collectables and plushies and figurines from Pokemon and Mario and Kirby and all the other awesome things that Japan makes. Definitely have to go back there to explore tmore and hopefully try some of the cuisine there too!
Met up with Allison for dinner and drinks in the evening. Got a bit tipsy after three CC & Dry's. >_> Nevertheless, feeling great and non-hangovery this morning. I will be hitching a ride with Tobias soon to visit the Nihilistic office and explore the area, and hopefully track down a certain someone whom I haven't seen in three years!
Posted by Jeremy at 1:50pm on Tuesday May 22, 2012 :: 0 comments :: 
Day Ten
Monday May 9, 2011
We had another late start but we timed our departure from the apartments so that there would be plenty of time to get to Pier 33. We stopped by the Ferry Building again to grab some lunch - I got an Italian sausage sandwich from Boccalone, the "Tasty Salted Pig Parts" shop.
The day was really windy, rather reminiscent of Wellington actually, and the gusts were worse on the ferry to Alcatraz. But what a sight to see - both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge in full splendour as we motored over the choppy waters to "The Rock". The prison tour itself was interesting, with many of the scars left by bombings and prisoner fighting still remaining. The views around the bay were fantastic, and although it was windy and cold like yesterday, it was brilliantly sunny with no signs of fawg anywhere.
Back on the main land, we sought out some food. Tobias and Mike had both recommended this burger joint called In N Out, so we tried that (the alternative was Hooters next door). It was tasty, but a bit salty for my preference, but it's all part of the American experience, I told myself. We parted ways with Jimmy and headed up to the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza. I found out from this lady while walking around the Presidio yesterday that the cross-section of the cable I'd been looking for was at the plaza, so Tony and I headed in that direction via two bus routes, and I was extremely excited to see the famous cross-section that I had taken a picture with 15 years ago <3
I also didn't remember the Golden Gate Bridge being that massive. Truly a magnificent sight to see. We walked to the first supporting structure, staying far away from the edge of the platform as the vertigo started setting in. We took a few photos and admired the fantastic views while we could, then headed back to town.
On the way back, we stopped by the International House of Pancakes where I ordered a stack of four New York Cheesecake Pancakes. Omg it was sooooo goooooooood!
Posted by Jeremy at 4:58am on Monday May 9, 2011 :: 1 comment ::