Just got back in from a wonderful weekend staying in San Francisco. Can't believe the amount of stuff we've managed to do!. We drove in on Saturday. First we went to Coit Tower which gave us fabulous views of the city. We then drove to the Presido to see Rodins Statue of the Thinker.
Then we drove into the city, going down Lombard Street (Crookedest street) and checked into our hotel which was on Fishermans Wharf so nice and central. For lunch we went to Boudins for Clam Chowder. I was really surprised and pleased that Christopher asked for chowder - and ate it all (he's definately my son!!). We then Rode on the cable car which is something I had always wanted to do. We walked back from Union square and had fish and chips and cocktails on Pier 39. We then went back to the hotel. I had intended to watch a film but only managed the beginning and the credits before falling asleep.
Up early this morning starting with a traditional american breakfast with pancakes and mimosas. We then went on a duck tour. This was a tour of the city by a car which converted into a boat to tour the bay. It was fantastic!! the best bit was when we launched into the water!.
We then went to the Buena Vista cafe which was where the first Irish coffee was made. I had a baileys coffee and Gordon had whiskey. We then went to Ghiradelli Square to see chocolate being made and had an icecream -yum yum!
We finished the day at the Exploratorium - a great place full of experiments which all the kids (and grown ups )loved
Back home -Gordon and Chris have gone to the cinema whilst I have finished our packing
Very sad to be going home -its been a wonderful three weeks. We have had lots of fun and are coming back well rested and relaxed. Watch out UK here we come!
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- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- I am 36 and diagnosed in April 2007 with breast cancer.I thought that this was something easily tackled and would take at most a year out of me life. I had a lumpectomy and sentinal node clearance. Turned up for my for my first chemo to be told that i had node involvement and that the cancer had already spread to my bones. I have metastic involvement in my hip which cannot be cured. So far I have endured chemotherapy (3 x Fec /3 x taxotere) and 5 weeks of radiotherapy. Now on Tamoxifen and bone strengthening drugs. Trying to come to terms with this but its not easy!
5 comments:
Sounds like you've had a fab time Jools :-) Have a safe flight home and I'll see you soon xx
Phew !!! You made me feel quite knackered just reading about all your exploits and adventures Jools !! Sounds like you have had one hell of a time, well done you.
Bon Voyage for the return journey. See you on DoL soon
Elaine (Yummy)
What a wonderful time you have had, and what fantastic memories for Christopher. I love America, they do tourist things so well don't theyand their museums are great..we couldn't get our daughter out of the science museum in Orlando.
Safe journey home, see you back on DOL.
Love Jennifer Merseyside.
Sounds like you all have had the most wonderful time. As Elaine said, makes me dizzy just reading all that you crammed in over the weekend. Have a good trip back and look forward to hearing from you again : )
Lesley (Aka Impi)
Sounds like you had a great time. What did your son think of the seals ? Noisy and smellie ! Glad you sound so perky - see on on DoL soon.
Love Merrie
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