San Francisco-last "leg" of our US trip
San Francisco is much colder than I expect but I love it. From the Coit Tower, you can have a splendid view of SF, its long straight street, the famous Golden Gate Bridge & of course its breezy bay & the infamous Alcatraz.
Lombard Street looks a very long straight street on the map until we reach junction of the most crooked street. This steep winding street with beautiful flowers by its side winds down in a series of sharp bends, from Hyde Street to Leavenworth. We took the plunge & it is an experience we are glad that we tried.
We had great time driving along the hilly streets with rows of buildings on both sides. Gives you the feel of a roller coaster ride. My children said that you need strong legs to live in this area.
Golden Gate bridge -
The view from the Vista point across San Francisco is even more spectacular night at night. Pity I didn't get good pictures.
Fisherman Wharf - The clam chowder soup in sourdough bread is a must try & a favourite dish served along the fisherman’s wharf. 
View of the Wharf from Pier 39.
Alcartraz – surprisingly prison island is so well visited. Luckily we went early on our last day and only managed to get tickets for the afternoon trip. View of SF from the island.
We visited a few winnery at Nappa Valley. According to one winnery we visted, this is one of the best location for wine making. The cool weather & the water there is conducive for growth of grapes for quality wine.
Overall, we had a very wonderful & memorable trip in California. Full of surprises too. Well, maybe there will be another trip - depends.$$$...
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... makes me want to go there as well. Maybe one day.
Oh yes, loaf of soup made with heavy cream!
Yup, I don't regret not going when my children were younger. It's never too late.
Good to hear from apa itu again. Where have you been?
Thanks Geok Lian for sharing your trip and pictures with us.I was in San Francisco many years ago,in the 80's and I can still remember the steep winding streets,Golden Gate bridge & Fisherman's Wharf.
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