Today... We woke up stiff and sore from our bike ride. Spent a fair amount of time looking for some oatmeal for breakfast-Lynette was fed up with bacon and eggs! There was none to be found. The streets were filling up with crowds of outlandishly dressed couples ready for the gay pride parade. We were expecting entertainment, but the parade was more political and a demonstration of the way in which San Francisco supports gay rights. We were often asked where we w...

We got into San Francisco later than expected and were amazed that we were still awake after more than 24hrs with no sleep. When we got off the flight, we managed to successfully maneuver our way through trains and terminals to find the hotel. Feeling proud of ourselves we found that the hotel was beautiful and heritage. It is luxurious and we feel quite spoilt. The concierge was amazingly friendly and helpful and showed us through a map of San Francisco. He told...