Hi there, My first free day in S/F was spent at Fisherman's Wharf. I visited the famous Pier 39 and enjoyed eating a huge prawn sandwich at the 'Bubba Gump' cafe. I also paid a visit to the Seals who were barking and basking in the sun. They were huge. I'm trying to get a boat ride to Alcatraz, however it's proofing to be more difficult than I thought. The boat tours are exceptionally busy. The next availble time I can visit the island is in 4-5 days. I...

Hi there, Finally arrived into the sunny city of San Francisco after a very long and interesting 16hr bus journey from Salt Lake City. My bus was full of strange and interesting characters. I sat next to a 45 year lady, who was wearing a short shirt and top and lots of tattoos on her arms and thighs. Behind me was an ex junkie, beside him was a lovely 68 year old lady who wore lots of make-up, (you know the type, orange complexion and lots of lipstick). I ...