Alcatraz from pier 39

San Francisco

---

August 21st 2008
Great, a day when we did not have to get up very early to get on a coach. The hotel does not do proper breakfast, so started wlking down to the business district. Found a great diner and had breakfast there. Walked on exploring the city. There are more homeless here than 3 years ago and your heart goes out to them. Finally reached pier 1 by the Pacific ocean and walked towards pier 39. Found ... read more

North America » United States » California » San Francisco » North Beach

---

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more