Visiting San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most visited city in California. It boast of many tourist attraction such as the ever famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans' Warf, Piers, Fine arts Museum and Alcatraz to name a few.

It a very tourist friendly city. Going around the area is really easy and most places are accessible via the electric bus, train or cable car.

The Golden Gate Bridge - is said the be the most famous bridge in the wold. It is also the longest suspention bridge ever made by man. It was called the "Golden" since the redish color ( which is actually a vermillion orange) color turns goldish when the sun reflects it light on it during sunset. TRIVIA : Unfortunately, the Golden gate bridge it is said to be the most reported place to commit suicide in the world)

More info click here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Bridge

Here's a dedication stone for all the brave seafares who crossed the Pacific Ocean at the park overlooking the Golden Gate bridge

Alcatraz Island

The museum of Fine arts in San Francisco. Beautiful structures ( Kinda remind me of Julius Caesar's era) Too bad the central dome was closed when I visited the place. They say carvings are even better inside

The Famous zigzag road at Lombard Street

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The Cable car at Fisherman's Warf

Here's another popular attraction along the Fisherman's warf

At Pier 39, San Francisco -Sealions? Or Seals? ( Sorry not really good in telling the difference) Hehe!

San Francisco city hall. This serves not only as a public service building but a function hall for school balls, weddings and other private affairs.

The Port located along the Piers

At Union Square , Downtown San Francisco with my cousins

Not many are aware that this monument at Union Square at Downtown San Franscisco is dedicated to the brave soldier who fought at the Manila Bay, Philippines during the World War II ( It's written at the lower part of the post )

Mini reunion dinner with HS friends from CSA, Reminiscing the good old times! Till we meet again...

Cheers! to more years of fun and friendship!