Well, let me see... spent the last 2 days exploring San Francisco - and there is too much to explore in the short time I am here, so I've had to do my best. Went to Alcatraz yesterday and did a tour of the cell blocks. For those fans of "So I Married An Axe Murderer", it was not as interesting as the tour Phil Hartman does in the movie, with no mention of "ocular cavities" and there is no cafeteria either! Actually, there was no tour guide at all, just a headset with an mp3 player, but still interesting. Other highlights of San Francisco have been Little Italy, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, Little Saigon and of course, Nob Hill!
Today went over the Golden Gate Bridge, at least I think I did. The fog was pretty bad (as it often is), but cleared a little when we got to the lookout. In the afternoon, I went on a Segway tour of the waterfront, after about 40 minutes of training (which was fun in itself!). Anyone who has seen Arrested Development (and if you have any taste you would have) with G.O.B. riding one will know why I did it - lots of fun and very easy to ride once you get the hang of it.
The weather has been superb every day and it has taken me by surprise, which is probably why I am now so sunburnt! Anyway, off to Seattle / Olympia tomorrow to spend 2 1/2 weeks with Brother and family - looking forward to spending the time with them (if the kids let Uncle Johnny get his sleep-in time!).
