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San Fransisco, Day 4
Mar. 24th, 2011 08:22 amToday, we did Fisherman's Wharf. Historically, this dock was home to the San Fransisco fishing fleet, starting during the 1849 Gold Rush. It is still actually a fishing wharf, but also a very chic touristy area as well.
To get there, we used that most San Fransiscan of transportations, the cable car. The cable under the street move all the time, worked by a central system. To go anywhere, the operator throws a large lever, which clamps wooden blocks tight around the cable. Thus, the cable car moves.
( Cable Car )
First, we went to the Hyde Street Pier, which is home to a tiny fleet of ships of historical interest: a restored ferryboat from pre-Golden Gate Bridge days, a tugboat, an in-progress restoration, and a square-rigged sailship. Having been on a modern merchant marine frieghter and a decommissioned nuclear sub, I found the experience enlightening. And we learned a lot about those merchant mariners - they were very manly men. Very.
( The Balclutha )
Then we went up to the Ghirardelli Square, where we got free chocolate samples and also delicious delicious chocolate. Also, however, MW is right in that choco more than ~60% cocoa solids is not delicious and is for sauces rather than eating.
Next, we walked along the waterfront to towards Pier 39, passing on our way the Boudin Bakery, which makes amusing sourdough breads. They were shaped like teddy bears, and turtles, and even a massive alligator-shaped one. We saw a guy making rolls, which was less amusing. But I think a turtle-shaped bread would be interesting*.
Finally, we went and had dinner on the Pier 39, which was (of course) seafood! The only problem was they gave us too much, and I always feel obligated to eat everything if I can't take it home in a box. Now I am Stuffed. Urg.
( Topiary )
Tomorrow, MW and JJ are going off to tour places where JJ might finish his degree. This is an Odd thing about California: all the state colleges are linked, so you can take all the gen ed courses at your local community college, and then go to the university with your specific degree for that set of courses. There are only four universities with JJ's program, and two of them are in the bay area . . . which we are conveniently in. Panda and I will Sleep In. It will be great.
*For those unaware, JJ and I make challah, Traditional Jewish bread, in the traditional way: with flour, water, eggs, and (wo)manpower. We can and do make interesting shaped breads because of this.
To get there, we used that most San Fransiscan of transportations, the cable car. The cable under the street move all the time, worked by a central system. To go anywhere, the operator throws a large lever, which clamps wooden blocks tight around the cable. Thus, the cable car moves.
( Cable Car )
First, we went to the Hyde Street Pier, which is home to a tiny fleet of ships of historical interest: a restored ferryboat from pre-Golden Gate Bridge days, a tugboat, an in-progress restoration, and a square-rigged sailship. Having been on a modern merchant marine frieghter and a decommissioned nuclear sub, I found the experience enlightening. And we learned a lot about those merchant mariners - they were very manly men. Very.
( The Balclutha )
Then we went up to the Ghirardelli Square, where we got free chocolate samples and also delicious delicious chocolate. Also, however, MW is right in that choco more than ~60% cocoa solids is not delicious and is for sauces rather than eating.
Next, we walked along the waterfront to towards Pier 39, passing on our way the Boudin Bakery, which makes amusing sourdough breads. They were shaped like teddy bears, and turtles, and even a massive alligator-shaped one. We saw a guy making rolls, which was less amusing. But I think a turtle-shaped bread would be interesting*.
Finally, we went and had dinner on the Pier 39, which was (of course) seafood! The only problem was they gave us too much, and I always feel obligated to eat everything if I can't take it home in a box. Now I am Stuffed. Urg.
( Topiary )
Tomorrow, MW and JJ are going off to tour places where JJ might finish his degree. This is an Odd thing about California: all the state colleges are linked, so you can take all the gen ed courses at your local community college, and then go to the university with your specific degree for that set of courses. There are only four universities with JJ's program, and two of them are in the bay area . . . which we are conveniently in. Panda and I will Sleep In. It will be great.
*For those unaware, JJ and I make challah, Traditional Jewish bread, in the traditional way: with flour, water, eggs, and (wo)manpower. We can and do make interesting shaped breads because of this.
