San Francisco (Part 2)

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August 15th 2009

Published: August 17th 2009

Whilst in San Francisco we knew we had to go over the Golden Gate bridge so we figured the best way to do this would be to hire bikes for the day. We hired bicycles from 'Blazing Saddles' and we now know why they are called that! After a day of riding, you will have a 'blazing saddle!...... We got up nice and early and headed down to Fisherman's Wharf where the bike hire company is located. We... Read Full Entry

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Alcatraz Island

This is the hole that was used in the attempted escape, attempted being the operative word as they made it to the roof and were promptly shot

Alcatraz Island

The cellblocks at night - spooky!

Alcatraz Island

A typical dinner back in 1963

Alcatraz Island

The kitchen

Alcatraz Island

The prison closed on 21 March 1963 - this is a picture of the last prisioner to leave Alcatraz prison (Apart from Dianna who was promptly locked up shortly after this picture was taken)

Alcatraz Island

Operating theatre in the hospital wing

Alcatraz Island

Hospital ward back in 1963 - not much difference to today's NHS!!

Alcatraz Island

Robert Stroud the 'Birdman of Alcatraz'

Alcatraz Island

Robert Stroud's cell - he spent most of his time in the hospital wing due to ill health

The birdman's 'cage'

Dusk - Beautiful

In one of the cells

In one of the cells - see how small they are - inmates spent at least 13 hours a day in thier cells

Alcatraz Island

The cell doors control system

Alcatraz Island

View from the library into the cell block at night

Alcatraz Island

The docks at night - leaving the island after a brilliant tour

The cable car

Dianna riding the cable car

18th August 2009

Mummmmmma!
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Love the pics.
Pictures are amazing, am sure as you say you need to see theses places to fully appreciate the beauty and capture the atmosphere. Think you right about the Medical Centre - not much has changed in the NHS - Looks pretty similar to our new treatment centre!!!!!

18th August 2009

Sharon & Mark
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Loving San Francisco
Hi Guys, What can we say.........San Francisco looks absolutely amazing. Your pics say it all, that your both having a fantastic time. Mark says he would rather be in San Fran southall..............hes just jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!Keep sending those pics over, cant wait to hear all about Alcatraz and see the pics.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

18th August 2009

Sharon & Mark
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Alcatraz
ok, just seen the Alcatraz pics,how brill was that trip???think im just getting the hang of this blog now.sure they were not on here when i wrote my prevoius message!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

20th August 2009

dean turland
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how big are those bloody trees?????? looks like your having the time of your lives ( not to good i hope we all want you both to come back at some point) matt you even look like you've got some of that american sunshine on your body! and its only taken 30 years. arsenal beat celtic 2-0 in the first leg so happy dayz. di alfie said you look lovley on your holiday and wants to know if you and matt are coming over for dinner on sunday! ill tell him you've had a better offer. matt we have booked our golf weekend ( not going to be the same without you m8 ) ive got work in the morning so ill sign off now. i will keep cheeking the skype to see when your on look after eachother and we will talk soon.

21st August 2009

Mum H
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Jellystone Park
Did you find Yogi Bear? Just catching up on the latest Blog. Been sitting here for an hour watching all the photo's. Brilliant. Glad you found Bob Stroud's cell, and all about him. Sorry you got locked in, Di, but hey ho!!!! If you ever get out , Di, please don't let him drive down Lombard Street, or you may wished you had stayed on the Island!!!! Love to you both. XXXXXXX

23rd August 2009

Paul Cozens
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Enough Fun !!
Please try too look like your not enjoying yourselves so much, some of us have to go to work in the morning you know. Glad to hear your having a great time, the pics are excellent and am looking forward to your next installment, until then, PISS OFF !!!! Love Paul xxxx

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