Went into the city today, mostly to learn my way around. Try out the public transportation systems on a weekend and not have to fight with the commuters. Took the train downtown, stop in at the visitor’s center and then caught the bus down to the wharf.
Started at the Ferry Building and worked my way north. Found my way to all of the highlights of the Piers and grabbed some lunch. Never really stopped to do anything, other than walk, look and people watch. Piers were quite crowded as it was a Saturday and there were dozens and dozens of tourists as well as vendor tents everywhere. Managed to work my way all the way down to the national park.
Visited the pier briefly and headed up the hill to stand in the long line for the cable cars. One came along that was not filling very fast and shortly thereafter the rangers came around and announced it was headed to Chinatown. Why not!! Off I went. The seats were all gone by the time I got there, but there was room to hand on the running board. So away we went, up and down the steep hills that are San Francisco.
Walked Chinatown for a bit, and as it was getting close to dinner, decided that this was as good a place as any. Had a quick dinner and worked my way back to the train station for a ride back to camp.
Chinatown Gateway, The Rock and my ride into Chinatown (#13)