From
the Coit Tower too a wonderful view of Fisherman’s Wharf,
the marina and the famous Alcatraz Island |
Then
on Friday morning in great defogged weather the intended tour with Jurgen:
Through Chinatown and Little Italy to Coit Tower where in bright weather
it was indispensable to record incomparable views of the Bay (and naturally
of the former jail island of Alcatraz) as well as of the city with the dominating
Transamerica Pyramid.
Financial
institute in Chinatown – really picturesque! |
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This
web
site (in German only) informs about the origins of the Coit
Tower.
In
addition a gallery
with own snapshots (10 photos).
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Up
to the Coit Tower! |
The
(central) Transamerica Pyramid towers above the skyline of San Francisco
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Then
onwards via Telegraph Hill along the whole Lombard Street – just typical
"Streets of San Francisco" with an enjoyable morning break at
an artist café. Across the "flower hill", the famous section
of Lombard Street, then across Russian Hill down to Fisherman's
Wharf.
From there the obligatory Cable Car tour back to Union Square, of course
standing "undaunted by death" outside on the footboard.
Refreshment in the artist café –
on the right Jurgen Stigter flanked by two "Neanderthals"
(Click on pictures to enlarge)
Victorian
houses in Russian Hill quarter |
Return by cable car |
The
following gallery
offers further (25) photos of San Francisco.
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