Wednesday 9 November 2011

Sat 29th Oct The party’s over

Can’t believe that it’s almost over, 8 weeks of fun and now we have to start making our way home. But before we do we have a few hours to kill before going to the airport. Opposite the hotel is Hyde pier, a sort of outdoor museum. They have several boats/ships moored up for you to explore for a very small fee of $5.  Boating enthusiasts spend their spare time lovingly restoring sailing crafts of all types.

We spotted this one from our part of the world which had been towed half way round the world. It looks as though it needs a lot of work doing.
This ferry was the main method of crossing the bay until the Golden Gate Bridge was built. In fact the dockside was part of Highway 1. They have some of the old vehicles that used the ferry.


They even have one of those old flicker viewing machines, where you put in a $ and see the old photos. Phil took command.
Up on deck we spotted these beauties basking in the sun
These are not seals in the water but very keen swimmers.
Oh well time to set off but not before we had a ride down Lombard Street. Our taxi driver kindly drove down this very, very twisty street which is a famous sight in San Francisco.


That’s it folks party’s over. Thanks for following  and you comments we have had a whale of a time.

My next post will be a list of links to all the accommodation, food and places we have visited just in case  you fancy a trip yourselves.

1 comment:

  1. I have just been right through your trip from beginning to end - a real trip of a lifetime and I can tell you will have loads of fabulous memories. Thank you for posting such beautiful photos for us to share - what a wonderful place NZ is for sure! Welcome home!

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