Only just got back to my hotel room...after 12 hours sightseeing. Am weary, achy and first thing I did was got my PJ's on (dining in again tonight...couldn't face going out again). So,visited Fisherman's Wharf & Pier 39. Lots of walking, tourists, 'touting for business' and generally a bit tacky. Reminded me a bit of the Gold Coast theme parks with high priced food, crowds, noise but with no rides. I did have my clam chowder in a sourdough bread roll....hohum...nothing to write home about (even though I am writing about it...lol). Did a SFO hop on/off tour - once around. Saw Cartiers, Tiffany's and Armani store...stayed on the bus at this stop as no point in getting off ...right?? Then this afternoon did a tour of Alcatraz. This was better than expected surprisingly. Learned about
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