Today we headed to San Francisco. We had breakfast at an IHOP by Pier 39 and then we decided to walk over to the pier. We were able to see all of the seals that live there; take lots of pictures; see Alcatraz from a distance and enjoyed the entertainment.
Corrine and I had decided to include some lighthouse hunting on this trip. Todd has never been to one and they had Friday free so they stayed the night and spent Friday with us as well. We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge (Ty thought we were driving through the clouds/sky) and went to find the Point Bonita Lighthouse. We parked the car and started down the path (a 1 mile walk). Todd stayed in the car because Hallie was sleeping. When we got to the bottom we were rather discouraged to see it was closed! Because of its location we were not even able to see it from a distance like some lighthouses. This hill was in the wall and the passage way was locked! We were all so very disappointed!
TJ had to be back home by 6:00 pm so after our attempt to see the lighthouse we said our goodbye to Todd and his family. This was particularly difficult because this was goodbye to Todd for at least 6 months because of his deployment.
After Todd's family left we decided to continue our lighthouse adventure. We drove to the East Brothers Lighthouse. Let's just say it was quite the adventure. This lighthouse is not a Bed & Breakfast so we were not able to get any closer, but Corrine showed her driving skills and her sense of adventure in getting us there! Ask Ty for more details. :)
We tried to see the lighthouse on Treasure Island, but we found out it was not accessible to the public. Treasure Island is a former Navy Base. We drove around the island a bit and took some pictures of the Bay! What a wonderful view!
After Treasure Island we headed back to Pier 39 for dinner. We at the sourdough place - Ty enjoyed his pizza, Corrine her chili in a bowl and I had a yummy chicken salad sandwich! We found the yummy crepes for dessert! What a fun day!
Corrine and I had decided to include some lighthouse hunting on this trip. Todd has never been to one and they had Friday free so they stayed the night and spent Friday with us as well. We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge (Ty thought we were driving through the clouds/sky) and went to find the Point Bonita Lighthouse. We parked the car and started down the path (a 1 mile walk). Todd stayed in the car because Hallie was sleeping. When we got to the bottom we were rather discouraged to see it was closed! Because of its location we were not even able to see it from a distance like some lighthouses. This hill was in the wall and the passage way was locked! We were all so very disappointed!
TJ had to be back home by 6:00 pm so after our attempt to see the lighthouse we said our goodbye to Todd and his family. This was particularly difficult because this was goodbye to Todd for at least 6 months because of his deployment.
After Todd's family left we decided to continue our lighthouse adventure. We drove to the East Brothers Lighthouse. Let's just say it was quite the adventure. This lighthouse is not a Bed & Breakfast so we were not able to get any closer, but Corrine showed her driving skills and her sense of adventure in getting us there! Ask Ty for more details. :)
We tried to see the lighthouse on Treasure Island, but we found out it was not accessible to the public. Treasure Island is a former Navy Base. We drove around the island a bit and took some pictures of the Bay! What a wonderful view!
After Treasure Island we headed back to Pier 39 for dinner. We at the sourdough place - Ty enjoyed his pizza, Corrine her chili in a bowl and I had a yummy chicken salad sandwich! We found the yummy crepes for dessert! What a fun day!
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It sounds and looks like you had a fabulous birthday trip! I have still never been to SF. Maybe one of these days. :)
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