We started at Crissy Field (a park a long the bay that lead to a little Cafe for breakfast). They had globes (like Norfolk has mermaids or NYC has Cows) that were to represe
nt artists understanding of the current global issue. One thing anyone would understand when visiting San Fran is their desire to keep the area as green as possible. Zero Emissions street cars and busses are the MUST in the city and there were plenty of people with Trader Joe bags and numerous cafe stress local produce and organiz. We also got to see a wonderful view of the bridge, lots of people with their dogs (and even those dogs think the water is cold), and sea lions.
nt artists understanding of the current global issue. One thing anyone would understand when visiting San Fran is their desire to keep the area as green as possible. Zero Emissions street cars and busses are the MUST in the city and there were plenty of people with Trader Joe bags and numerous cafe stress local produce and organiz. We also got to see a wonderful view of the bridge, lots of people with their dogs (and even those dogs think the water is cold), and sea lions. After a quick bite we headed back toward The Palace of Fine Arts. It is this HUGE structure (very Roman-esque) built in 1915 for the Pan-Pacific Exposition. They are in the process of remodeling it, but man it is beautiful.
Around 11ish we headed back to the hotel, so Derek could change shoes, and headed
the 5 or so blocks down to Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Warf to walk and grab lunch. Tom did not want to take us to the tourist trap; however it was just a place we could not pass up. We grab lunched at Boudin Sourdough Factory and continued out walk down Jefferson St. We also saw 100s of sea lions sun bathing at Pier 39. It was crazy! I had never heard that much noise.
Around 11ish we headed back to the hotel, so Derek could change shoes, and headed
the 5 or so blocks down to Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Warf to walk and grab lunch. Tom did not want to take us to the tourist trap; however it was just a place we could not pass up. We grab lunched at Boudin Sourdough Factory and continued out walk down Jefferson St. We also saw 100s of sea lions sun bathing at Pier 39. It was crazy! I had never heard that much noise. 
After walking back to the Hotel (which was on the Corner of Lombard and Van Ness) we met up with Tom. Because 
I love Mrs. Doubtfire he took us by the house that was used in the movie. It is at the corner of Steiner and Broadway (2640 Steiner).
I love Mrs. Doubtfire he took us by the house that was used in the movie. It is at the corner of Steiner and Broadway (2640 Steiner). 
At the end of Broadway was a greatview down toward the Marina District. I dont know how high up we were, but I know the roads were crazy steep. If you look toward the bottom you will see a gold heart. It represents the theme "You left your heart in San Francisco."
We then headed to Haight/Ashbury (pronounced Hate) via the Fillmore section of San Fran. Of course mom was looking forward to the Haight because it was loaded with Peace. 
It was also really cool to see a section of town that really held on to its past. Hippie central. There were lots of headshops (my co-workers would have loved them- for archival purposes) and various eclectic boutiques.
It was also really cool to see a section of town that really held on to its past. Hippie central. There were lots of headshops (my co-workers would have loved them- for archival purposes) and various eclectic boutiques. Before the fog rolled Tom wanted to get us up to the top of one of the Twin Peaks. 
However, the fog beat us there. It was amazing because you could see everything!
However, the fog beat us there. It was amazing because you could see everything!
Tom then took us through the Golden Gate State Park where we stopped at the Conservatory. They had some of the most 
beautiful flowers and the largest Ravens I have ever seen. We followed the Park out to the Pacific Ocean where we visited the Windmill and the Cliff House. The Cliff House was a historic place where the posh spent time after visiting the local bath (ie. indoor pool) in the early 1900s. 
beautiful flowers and the largest Ravens I have ever seen. We followed the Park out to the Pacific Ocean where we visited the Windmill and the Cliff House. The Cliff House was a historic place where the posh spent time after visiting the local bath (ie. indoor pool) in the early 1900s. 
We then made our way to the Indians on the beach. They were a recreation of the real Indians from a show back in the mid-1900s representing Custords Last Stand. 
San Francisco is having them taken down in the near future so we couldn't pass up the chance to check it out.
San Francisco is having them taken down in the near future so we couldn't pass up the chance to check it out.Tom is giving the Peace Sign. 
On our way to dinner we headed to Mimi's House. Her brother, an interior designer, is helping completely re-do the home. It is absolutely beautiful. Finally, we got dinner at Mel Diner, a famous joint on Geary. We all got burgers and shakes.
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