| Next on the itinerary was "Pier 39" (after a leisure walk from Pier 7), or better known as Fisherman's Wharf. Amidst warnings from travel forums, I never expected Pier 39 to be THAT of a touristy fluke. There was nothing left, other than information signboards depicting the history, that remotely suggest that it was a fishing pier; unless you can gather an association with the endless seafood restaurants that line themselves along the walkway. The white calms I had in my clam chowders weren't even from the area; these were clams from Alaska because I saw the chef opened a large can of Alaska farmed clams and pour it all into the soup pot. :(
And don't bother asking me about the sea lions and those silly tourists (scuttling to catch a glimpse); I think they (the silly tourists) are a nuisance.
As I couldn't be sure if I would have my 12-hour transit in San Francisco, I didn't pre-booked my ferry tickets to Alcatraz. It proved to be a big mistake because tickets were all sold out till Sunday (it was a Thursday when I was there).
Once I am done with my visit (i.e. had my lunch and fuck off), I started walking towards the Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman's Wharf. Based on the map, I gathered that I have to walk for at least 7kms via Victoria Park, Fort Mason, Marina Green, and Crissy Field. On hindsight, I could have rented a bicycle (USD$7), but I was lazy and probably don't feel like making contact to another person. So I sticked the earphones of my I-Pod into my ears and started some serious walking.
For the first time, I thought I was tired from walking. Perhaps I finally realised that I am getting old.
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I struggled for a long time if I show a picture of touristy Fisherman's Wharf in my blog. It seems that I had lost and submitted to my urge (though there will only be one picture).
p.s.: You can even do a mini reverse bungee jump here! *see right portion of the picture* |
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The only Alcatraz I know is the weird looking piece of rock in San Francisco Bay.
As I viewed it from afar, I wondered if I would ever have the chance to step onto the legendary island.
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wyattwang.com taking a touristy pose with the San Francisco icon - First impressions of the Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field
p.s.: The bridge looks far, isn't it?
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wyattwang.com is in USA!
Incidentally, Bruce Springsteen was jamming "Born In The USA" in my I-Pod. |
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Life at a junction. What path will you choose?
- Crissy Field park, 21 Jun 07, 3pm
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wyattwang.com finally did it with the Golden Gate Bridge!
I knew this will be in my blog the moment I took the picture. |
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People admiring the Golden Gate Bridge from the Fort Point lookout; one can get there via Muni bus services 28 and 29 (USD$1.50 per trip). |
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San Francisco entrance to the Golden Gate Bridge (free admissions to pedestrians and cyclists). As it is a notorious site for suicide, there are special phones installed along the bridge for anyone who might have second thoughts about ending their lives. |
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I was pretty disappointed (when I took this picture) as I thought that the entire length of the bridge was fenced up for some silly project. |
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And of course, my worries were unfounded.
After walking out on the bridge (towards Marin County), the fence was gone and I got a clear view of the San Francisco Bay and city.
p.s.: It was then that I realised I had walked quite a distance.
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