{"id":275,"date":"2012-09-24T05:02:21","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T05:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=275"},"modified":"2019-03-27T04:39:02","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T17:39:02","slug":"san-francisco-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=275","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco, USA. 2012 \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1097\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050159-e1406351005311.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1097 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050159-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Moving into San Francisco Bay.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moving into San Francisco Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We steam into San Francisco Bay around midday, 2100 passengers awaiting the Golden Gate. The closer we get the thicker the fog. Needless to say we were all a little disappointed. Suddenly the fog started to cleared as we passed Alcatraz leaving us a wonderful view of the city.<\/p>\n<p>We disembarking to meet up with Rene and Gloria who live in Morgan Hill and hour from SF. Our friendship began whilst cruising the Mediterranean in 2011, having continued through emails ever since. After a catch up session at the Hard Rock Cafe, we explore the Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf area, before taking a cable car to Union Square. \u00a0The weather changes every few minutes as sunshine gives way to fog, then sunshine again.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf in the early evening we dine at a local seafood restaurant. Then wander back through pier 39 before saying our goodbyes and returning to the Infinity.<\/p>\n<p>We rise early to catch the first ferry to Alcatraz Island from nearby pier 35. The morning is clear and mild, the 10 minute trip surprises us with seals just floating by. We wander Alcatraz, the audio tour is a great insight into the history of the jail and those who worked or were imprisoned there. \u00a0Back in SF, we head to pier 39 for clam chowder, sourdough bread and a couple of beers at the Fog Harbour Fish House. Then back to the Infinity to farewell SF and head for Mexico.<\/p>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_1100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1100\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050181-e1406351336944.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1100 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050181-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf, San Francisco, California. 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050179-e1406351406642.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1099 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050179-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050179\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1102\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050195-e1406351452485.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1102 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050195-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Our friends from San Francisco, Renne and Gloria.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our friends from San Francisco, Renne and Gloria.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1103\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1103\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050198-e1406351539876.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1103 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050198-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"I love the cable cars, great vibe and view, San Francisco.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I love the cable cars, great vibe and view, San Francisco.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050231-e1406351626559.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1104 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050231-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050231\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050232-e1406351663811.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1105 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050232-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050232\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1106\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050239-e1406351768567.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1106 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050239-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Out for dinner at Fisherman's wharf with Gloria and Renne. Reminiscing about our Mediterranean Cruise together in 2011.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Out for dinner at Fisherman&#8217;s wharf with Gloria and Renne. Reminiscing about our Mediterranean Cruise together in 2011.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1107\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050253-e1406351918763.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1107 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050253-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrity Infinity, San Francisco Bay.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Celebrity Infinity, San Francisco Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1108\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050268-e1406351980442.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1108 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050268-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050293-e1406352091167.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050293-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050293\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050328-e1406352128643.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050328-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050328\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1112\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050339-e1406352162262.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1112 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050339-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California.  2012\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California. 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050345-e1406352227548.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1113 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/P1050345-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"P1050345\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We steam into San Francisco Bay around midday, 2100 passengers awaiting the Golden Gate. The closer we get the thicker the fog. Needless to say we were all a little disappointed. Suddenly the fog started to cleared as we passed Alcatraz leaving us a wonderful view of the city. We disembarking to meet up with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,24],"tags":[67],"class_list":{"0":"post-275","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-north-america","8":"category-usa","9":"tag-cruising","10":"czr-hentry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=275"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23391,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275\/revisions\/23391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}