A Sunny Day in San Francisco

The City By The Bay

While visiting Tommy’s Aunt, we take a break to visit some local landmarks. California offers several tourist destinations, but no one can resist going to…

San Francisco!!

We are greeted first with typical traffic and a toll into the city.

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The beauty of all the local bridges surround us as we enter the city.

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After finding parking for the van, we begin to walk through…

Fisherman’s Warf

Tommy cannot resist taking a photo of a local resident.

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During our morning stroll, we happen to come upon the USS Pampanito, a Balao class submarine used during World War II. It is said to have sunk 6 enemy ships, damaged 4, and saved 73 POWs.

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Right near the USS Pampanito lies the Jeremiah O’Brien. It is the last unaltered Liberty Ship that provided crucial personnel and supplies to support the Normandy invasion.

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We take a break from our walking to enjoy a splendid seafood lunch. Tommy ordered clam chowder in a sourdough bowl and Kali ordered fried crab cakes.

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In the distance we heard some sea lions barking away, so we had to investigate!

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These are two peas in a pod. Cuteness overload!!!!

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We then end our time at Fisherman’s Warf to head to…

Wharf

… None other than….

Lombard Street!!

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We take not one….

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…..but two trips down this steep, winding road.

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After we are satisfied with our trips down the Lombard St. we make our way over to the best known landmark in San Francisco….

The Golden Gate Bridge!!!

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We drive across…..

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…. spend some time at the viewing point….

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Then make our way back to Tommy’s Aunt’s house.

We first get the pleasure of driving through a rainbow tunnel.

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While stuck in evening traffic, we get to enjoy the beautiful views right outside the city.

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After arriving at the house, we enjoy a delicious homemade dinner with several of Tommy’s aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Thank you Ed and Louise for being so accommodating!! 😀

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