We're leaving San Francisco today and everyone has agreed it is a great place. We covered as much as we could in two full days with 3 boys. Day One Mike, Jack and Ben went to Alcatraz. They had a great time and got some good photos. They took a packed lunch and on the way home got some groceries. (Finding a grocery store that has fresh fruit, bread etc hasn't been easy.) Mike bribed the boys with $5 each to walk back to the Hotel. Up and over the hills from Fis...

We've safely arrived in San Francisco. Our flights have been pretty uneventful, though George has obviously had a few concerns. As we were landing in Auckland George said in a loud voice, "Dear God, please don't let us die!" The 12 hour flight went well. George went to sleep after dinner and slept until just before breakfast. Jack and Ben got to watch their choice of movies and Jack was lucky enough to be sitting by a man who wanted to engage him in c...