This past weekend we traveled to San Francisco, CA for a business trip. Jack has never flown before and I was nervous. I mean who wants to be the woman on the plane with the baby who lets out ear-piercing screams as the pressure wreaks havoc on its eardrums? Not me, no way! As it was Jack did great, he breezed right through it, while mom sweated buckets watching him like a hawk and stuffing his binky in if he so much as raised his little eyebrow. I was so not going to be that woman on the plane! As you can see he was all smiles after the flight! Lucky me.
Once we settled into our hotel we immediately set off to explore, Jack in pack, we strolled down to Fisherman's Wharf. And then we strolled some more, and then some more! My feet and calves are so sore as I write this, as we probably spent 8 hrs each day walking around. Apparently this was the peak season for tourists to be there too, I recognized probably 3/10 languages we heard. Def not a linguist. Staying down by Fisherman's Wharf had its perks as we frequented, (pardon, I mean strolled) to the popular Boudin Sourdough Bakery, who also happen to have amazing Peets coffee!
We also took a ride on the historical trolley cars! Our first night there as we strolled along, we saw what appeared to be a large crowd of people on our way to the Ghirardelli chocolate factory. (Which on a side note have the most delicious hot chocolate and sea salt drinks! Yummy!)
Well the crowd was actually a line for the most famous trolley which takes you up/down the steepest hill in SF. Of course after seeing the trolley we just HAD to go on it, though we found a spot where you could get on with a much smaller line, because apparently strolling is much better than standing in line! :P
Along the way we saw the famed "Bush Man" of SF. Check him out on Youtube if you ever get a chance. The man sits on the sidewalk behind a branch and startles people as they walk by. While this alone is hilarious to watch its the added humorous sayings he spouts along the way. Bush man to a guy after he makes his wife scream..."When was the last time you made her scream like that?!" We literally couldn't stop laughing! These along with his ability to blend in or whatever you want to call it, makes for one entertaining sidewalk show. And when there is a show there is no need to stroll around! :)
Our trip to the bay city wasn't long 2 1/2 days, but we covered, quite literally, a lot of ground, ate amazing food, did a little sidewalk shopping, and enjoyed the flavor of the big city life. However, from the comfort of my computer chair, I must say there is no place like home and a nice parafin dip for sore feetsies!
