We're in the home straight of our holiday now. Since we got back from our trip to San Francisco and Sonoma last Wednesday, our time has been full of lasts rather than firsts.
A last Friday on Abbot Kinney. The last time we go to Hal's for Sunday evening jazz. Our last trip to the fine shops of Santa Monica. Tomorrow will be the last day for the beach and a chance to swim in the ocean before we have to think about heading home.
Saturday morning however saw us throwing ourselves headfirst into some tourist activities with an open-top (and freezing cold) bus tour of the city and a trip to the wonderful farmers' market in the ferry building before an evening of excellent food courtesy of a recommendation from Kasey (I am planning to do one big food round-up post when we get back home next week and I'll share more details then).
On Sunday we visited the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art which I adored before a pit-stop for fuel in China Town and a trip to Alcatraz.
One of my favourite things about San Francisco was the weather. I loved the glorious blue skies and crisp sea air. And I loved the way that the fog would descend, seemingly from nowhere and blanket the city. It would be gone just as quickly. I can appreciate that it's maybe less enjoyable if you live there and have to actually do things but as a visitor, it was everything I could have asked for.
The fog was particularly atmospheric on our visit to Alcatraz. As the boat left the city, we could see the fog creeping in. In a matter of minutes, it had enveloped our boat and by the time we got to the island, we felt like we were the last people in the world, trapped in this building of shadows and ghosts. I was, it has to be said, a little bit relieved to get back to our hotel room and my gingerbread cupcake from Miette.
Let me tell you, this holiday lark is really not as easy as it looks.
17 comments:
You're doing so many fun things in SF that I have never done! I've always wanted to see Alcatraz! Headed to Sonoma in October though- can't wait!
The marine cover is really a thing of beauty. As a bay area local, I love your photos!
What awesome photos! It looks like you guys are having a hell of a time. I've been to SF numerous times visiting Jason but we still haven't visited most of the places you've been to, including the golden gate bridge. So embarrassing, right?
absolutely gorgeous photos! the fog over alcatraz is so atmospheric! I'm so jealous of you getting to visit Miette!
YOu've reminded me how much I miss SF since I haven't been there in almost a whole year!
Wow. I'm so jealous of this vacation you're on. As always, the photos are gorgeous. :)
gorgeous pictures! sounds like such a great time :) i could LIVE in the ferry building.
Your photos are so lovely! They're making me miss Cali. It's like you took my place :/ But that's ok. Glad y'all are enjoying it :)
You are seriously making me think of planning a trip back to CA sooner rather than later! Isn't Sonoma just lovely? So perfect for, as you say, lazing around, eating + drinking. And I love your pictures of San Francisco - I can absolutely feel that gorgeous, crisp sea air + the foggy clouds.
Gorgeous photos! Looks like a lovely holiday. I've been wanting to visit California for so long (with a trip to Miette, of course), this post just makes me want to go even more :)
A street called chocolate? I love it!
Oh, the fog! It's so dramatic. I love it, and then I hate it. It makes for the prettiest pictures. But sometimes I just want a warm day. Sounds like your visit was grand!
You've done and seen so much in this trip! I have Sonoma in my bucket list. So fun :)
Wow, those are some very beautiful pictures. The ones from the fog look particularly good!! I can't believe how much you've seen during your trip...I'd probably do the same and go to Anthropologie and Williams-Sonoma :) Nothing beats shopping for kitchen and household stuff!
Awesome pics. Makes me long to go back to SF!
Sonoma is amazing and we have friends in Marin County and used to go up there all the time.
Glad you made sure to explore Anthropologie and Williams-Sonoma!
GREAT Pics!!!
I am moving to San Francisco in a week to start working on Alcatraz, and its lovely to hear SOMEONE say something nice about the weather! Gorgeous pictures!
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