I skulked into the area on Fisherman’s Wharf where I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to go. Not only are there plenty of derelict buildings of my favorite kind. There’s actual fishing going on. This is where I found the fish traps featured in one of the Landmark images (rerun below :-))
Fisherman’s Wharf is known for all the touristy stuff – souvenir shops, tours of the Bay, aquarium, fleece jackets to try to keep warm, more ‘I lost my heart in SF’ souvenirs, etc. But would you believe that the image above is also from Fisherman’s Wharf. Go beyond the obvious side walks and wander down the piers to see much more than you thought was here. This is an old war ship tied up mere steps from the souvenir shops. Right next to it is a WW2 submarine that you can visit.
For once I’ll explain before showing images and for once I’ll share several images at once. It’s the second day of teleporting from San Francisco to Rome (and from summer to late fall). Below are some of the sights of Rome – or rather an expressionistic interpretation called, “I’m tired! I don’t want to walk anymore!”
The Palatine Hill, Forum Romano
Forum Romanum by temple of Julius Cesar
Piazza Navona
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Sorry, I’ve fallen behind my editing. The best I can do for right now isn’t actually too bad.
Mass in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome last Sunday with the pope attending – and me.
Doesn’t get much more American than that 🙂 Another Fisherman’s Wharf icon.
Bike the bay… Loads of bike to rent in San Francisco.
Iconic American sign clutter…
There’s a kite shop on Fisherman’s Wharf…
The entrance to Pier 39 – the ultimate tourist trap in San Francisco. But go behind the back to see the sea lions that occupied the most expensive pier in the city.
Detail from the carousel on Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Tip if you have kids: The historic carousel at Tilden Park above Berkeley is almost as nice and a lot less expensive.
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