San Francisco Day 4

Today was the trip to Alcatraz. Started out the day on Lombard St. and went to a local Art College for lunch in their cafeteria. Had some healthy sandwiches and a great view of the harbour. Then off to Alcatraz. You take a self guided audio tour and can then wander around. We quite enjoyed our day there and it wasn't overly cool (which can happen apparently). Had dinner at the bar at the Slanted Door -- it was excellent. After that walked back. On the way back, we stopped to do a geocache and just as we were finishing up, one of the "wild" parrots dropped by (he was interested in Margot's cookie), but was too nervous to come over. Then two local people came by and the lady was really equipped (had a bag of cut up apples and a fork to serve it with). Just as we got up to leave, the parrot hopped on Stewart's shoulder and Margot fed him the apple. Soon had two of them up there. Stayed and had a long chat with the locals and then headed back to the hotel for a snack in the lounge.

Alcatraz Island

Row of Cells

Parrot