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North America » United States » California » San Francisco September 1st 2012

After a wee sleep in until around 8.30am we rose, showered and made our way down to Fisherman's Wharf for our Trip across the Golden Gate Bridge in a 1955 Mac open top fire engine. Had our first trip on a cable car and even had time to take in the cable car museum before we hopped on the fire engine. Our tour took us around briefly around parts of the city before taking us across the bridge and over to Salsalito township on the other side. Definitely a fun way to cross the bridge and the tour guide was hilarious! We spent the afternoon exploring the sites of Fishermans Wharf, including the seals on Pier 39. Kids had a ride on a two storey carousel (which I believe the Creahans are familiar with), and we ... read more
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North America » United States » California » San Francisco September 1st 2012

Well the trip over proved to be even easier than we had imagined. For a start we had a tail wind which meant we arrived 30 minutes earlier than expected. I managed 5 hours sleep and the kids between 4 and 5 hours, so we were all well rested. Brett unfortunately was not so lucky, though he did watch 4 movies so he was happy. Catching the BART from the airport was easy, and we were so energetic we ended up walking from Embarcadero Station all the way up California Street to our Hotel. The last two blocks were nearly vertical, but hey - we are fit and young (or pretending to be) so all good! Spent the afternoon wandering around Chinatown, and getting our bearings. Had lunch in China town at the Floating Sushi Boat ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Howick August 26th 2012

Hopefully when this is posted, all my favourite people in the world will receive an email saying that our Blog is now live and kicking!!... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Pakuranga Heights August 26th 2012

Only 5 more sleeps and we will be on that plane. Can't wait!... read more




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