Alcatraz

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Boarded the ferry for the 15 minute ride to the island. Grey and rainy when we set off but then we were going to a place with a grim history. Once on the island we trecked up the hill to the prison where we collected audio sets. The naration of the history of this once army fortress and more recently state penitentiery was first class and you got the feel of life for the prisoners. The stories behind some of the break outs and failed attempts was facinating.

The walk back down the other side of the hill was pretty becuase it took in the gardens, all of which were man made since the original rock was barren. Army personnel and later prison staff had brought in soil and plants from all over the world. The weather improved and made good photo opportunities.

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Photos

The Rock
Approaching Alcatraz from the bay.

Failed the audition
All prison staff reported to this building which house the main control room.

Never mind escaping, how do I get in
Paying attention to the audio but I somehow lost my way

Only 1.5 miles to San Francisco
It may as well been 100 miles as the tides in the bay are treacherous

Home for bad men
One of the escape attempts was from this cell. A tunnel was dug behind the air vent.