Before we hopped on the sightseeing bus, we walked down the street to The Plaza Hotel. This is a beautiful hotel close to Union Square and it has this magnificent restaurant by its lobby. This picture just does not do it justice. This hotel is on my list, the Handsome Husband has stayed here before on business.
There are lots and lots of old Victorian houses in San Francisco. I didn't get a chance to see the "Painted Ladies", but I thought this one was pretty and unique with that reflective green glass.
We catch our first glimpse of the bridge. It is nice and clear and in perfect focus. All the cameras were clicking away getting pictures. 
We drove across the top and it was freezing and really windy, but totally worth it. Once we got to the other side, we got off the bus and took some pictures. Unfortunately, the sun was right behind the bridge and hindered any great shots. 
Notice the fog rolling in over the bridge. Driving back over the bridge, it was even colder than freezing. You could feel the damp cold in your legs right through the jeans!
Here is another look at the fog that now is covering the bridge from the same point as when we first spotted it and it was totally clear. The time elapsed is about 20 minutes.
We then got off the bus and made our way to Chinatown. We wanted to see the fortune cookie factory, but couldn't find it. Next time, I think I will take a walking tour of this section with a local guide. Those tours are always very interesting. 
In front of the entrance. I think these statues are called Foo Dogs. Not sure though. You can see the Handsome Husband got a few things for himself here as well.
I loved these lamp posts. The poles were painted aqua and then these fabulous decorative, red lanterns topped them. Love the detail: dragons, bells and peaked roofs!
We caught a this cable car on its way up California street and I took my first ride ever on a cable car. I sat on the outside and the Handsome Husband...
chose to stand on the outside and hold on tight. We had a full day of sightseeing and we were looking forward to our Indian dinner at Maharani's.
4 comments:
Looks like you had a fun time in San Francisco. I wish I had known you were looking for the fortune cookie factory. I had all the cookies made at one of the local cookie shops in china town and then shipped for my daughters wedding. If you go again the place is down a back alley in China town and just ask any store owner for the directions. The almosd cookies are wonderful too.
Joyce
What a fun city to visit! Looks like you had a great time. The last time I was there was in February a number of years ago, it was really cold! Did you walk down to Fisherman's Wharf from Chinatown? We were foolish enough to take the boat tour to Alcatrez...freezing!
....sigh~~....you just took me down memory lane. Love, Love, Love San Fran!! Just such a treat to get to visit that city.
Looks like ya'll had a blast....and what a great place to Christmas shop!!!
Your black and white picture of Golden Gate Bridge is awesome. Would make a great picture framed on your wall. Just love The City and so glad you were able to get that first cable car ride. Such fun!
Barb
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