Another early start to catch the ferry to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. This was the first stop on the Alcatraz run. An island once used as a military base and also immigration detention centre much like Ellis Island. Today, it is much used by San Franciscans for day trips and hiking. There were lots of families picknicking and groups of kids there today...possibly school tours. We had an hour tour around the island on a trolley car...very breezy and cold. Had a bite to eat at the cafe there as no food is allowed on Alcatraz and then boarded the ferry for the trip across the water to Alcatraz Island.
The weather today was suitably cold and foggy....made the prison seem very grim. It probably would have been a little different on a lovely sunny day. Hoards of people around...apparently the most popular attraction in San Francisco.
Peter spoke briefly to an ex con who was in the gift shop signing his book...an old man now....said he is now reformed...had done time for bank robbery.
The trip back across the bay was much quicker and we caught the open top bus back to Union Square...walked to our hotel to rest up....pack...get ready for dinner...sleep...come home. Yeah!
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