San Francisco – Day 2 Part 1
This was the first “full-day” that we got to enjoy ourselves in the big city. Based on previous experience, my traveling mindset is very straightforward. Those “must visits” are the priority on my trip itinerary. Another important thing to keep in mind is the day of the week. For example, it won’t be a great idea to try to get into the Universal Studio on a weekend, when it’s loaded with people. So, try to avoid that if you’ve a choice.
It was a crisp Sunday morning. The Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge were on our list. Another nice thing about staying in the hostel (not all, but most do) is that breakfast is provided! Simple yet filling. Loads of bread, bagel, bun to choose from; fruit jams, peanut butter, and margarine on the side. Toaster was available too. How convenient!
Tourists were everywhere!
Ernest and I took the street car on Market St., before catching the bus that brought us right to the park entrance.
Street car station.
Busy cable lines for street cars and buses.
Attractions in the garden include: Strybing Arboretum, Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, DeYoung Museum etc. The was a huge park!
The entrance of Japanese Tea Garden.
The California Academy of Sciences. A busy crowd!
We visited the DeYoung Museum. Palm trees that I missed so much!
Lovely trails in the park.
The Conservatory of Flowers.
Yummy tropical fruits!
It was lunch time by the time we left the park. We had a Mexican lunch at this neat take-out place, Taqueria, on Lombard St.
Enchilada that Ernest ordered; rice, salad, and black beans on the side.
Crispy Quesadilla that I had, with guacamole, salad, and sour cream.
