Andrew and I recently took a trip to San Francisco while he was visiting for the Holiday's. I have always wanted to go to such a Internationaly known city with a rich history and culture I have only read about in schools or seen through the cinema. I never thought my first time to the Bay City would be with my cousin who lives across the country, so when the opportunity arose I took the chance to explore a famous city and spend some time with my cousin.
After 6 hours of driving from Santa Monica we arrived in San Francisco to the delight of the Toll Authority who instantly took our money before entering. After parking we walked the streets of the Downtown business center. Being a fan of metropolitan area's I thought the city was very impressive. We walked through Chinatown and and ate at what we thought was a local triad hangout. I learned that San Francisco's Chinatown has largest Chinese community outside of Asia, so in a way I visited China as well. After Chinatown we walked to Fisherman's Wharf and saw Alcatraz from the pier. It would've been fun to see up close but there is a $100 fee for the tour. All in all we walked a whole bunch through north San Francisco. After getting the car we drove down Lombard St. which is the most winding street in the world. Driving down that street was kinda scary because my brakes were pretty bad and the decline is so steep and has tight hairpin turns. I just thought how embarassing it would be if my brakes gave out. Later that night we drove across the Golden Gate Bridge which was cool because it's such a famous bridge that's more intimidating in person than you think.
The next day, we went back to the Golden Gate Bridge and walked across it. That morning was very foggy so the visibility on the bridge was limited. It was one of the coolest experiences walking across that bridge with cars speeding right next to us and being on top of the Ocean. After that we headed back home for the New Years celebration.
I kept saying how I could see myself living there however there were a couple things that bothered me: their outrageous toll fees which I think we payed $20 just to cross a few bridges, and their being very few streets to make left turns. Everywhere I went there was a "no left turn" sign which made it hard to navigate with ease.
I had such a fun time, especially since I got to go with Andrew whom I hadn't seen for 4 years or so. Visiting with Becky, Michael, Adam, Ashton, Arica and Anna was fun to and forgot how much I enjoy them. Easily the funnest time I had all year. That's all for me, I love you all.
After 6 hours of driving from Santa Monica we arrived in San Francisco to the delight of the Toll Authority who instantly took our money before entering. After parking we walked the streets of the Downtown business center. Being a fan of metropolitan area's I thought the city was very impressive. We walked through Chinatown and and ate at what we thought was a local triad hangout. I learned that San Francisco's Chinatown has largest Chinese community outside of Asia, so in a way I visited China as well. After Chinatown we walked to Fisherman's Wharf and saw Alcatraz from the pier. It would've been fun to see up close but there is a $100 fee for the tour. All in all we walked a whole bunch through north San Francisco. After getting the car we drove down Lombard St. which is the most winding street in the world. Driving down that street was kinda scary because my brakes were pretty bad and the decline is so steep and has tight hairpin turns. I just thought how embarassing it would be if my brakes gave out. Later that night we drove across the Golden Gate Bridge which was cool because it's such a famous bridge that's more intimidating in person than you think.
The next day, we went back to the Golden Gate Bridge and walked across it. That morning was very foggy so the visibility on the bridge was limited. It was one of the coolest experiences walking across that bridge with cars speeding right next to us and being on top of the Ocean. After that we headed back home for the New Years celebration.
I kept saying how I could see myself living there however there were a couple things that bothered me: their outrageous toll fees which I think we payed $20 just to cross a few bridges, and their being very few streets to make left turns. Everywhere I went there was a "no left turn" sign which made it hard to navigate with ease.
I had such a fun time, especially since I got to go with Andrew whom I hadn't seen for 4 years or so. Visiting with Becky, Michael, Adam, Ashton, Arica and Anna was fun to and forgot how much I enjoy them. Easily the funnest time I had all year. That's all for me, I love you all.
