What poor planning could do to you! My legs are so sore you won't believe I didn't go to a lot of places in SF. As much as I would like to blame it on others, it was my fault. I totally did the whole research thing per Mr. Boss' (Paul) instruction. He had been really busy lately so I think it's time for me to show that I do care about him once for a change. But opps, all the planning and none the execusion, I didn't book the tickets for Alcatraz Island, and duh it was Memorial Weekend, so all the tickets were sold out til Tuesday.
This totally messed up my otherwise perfectly dreamt up plan. So we went to Sausalito instead. It's a tranquil little seaside town but with a bit too many tourists (well well, I'm one of them!) Since we decided to have dinner at Crab House that night (I absolutely second what Ashley has posted about the restaurant), we decided to eat cheap at this little Fish & Chip shop but the food there was surprisingly good. We also had some icecream at Lappert's and it's highly recommended! (the green tea flavor is even better than the kind you get at Asian supermarket)
Day 3 was going to be Golden Gate Bridge/Presidio/Lombart St and maybe even a bit of real Asian taste at Richmond area, but due to my big screw up, I had to change plan and move up my shopping day a day earlier. It was not at all a good day for Mr. Boss was in a foul mood all day (for that I am sympathetic of). Did get a really cute Marc Jacobs dress at a bargain so I guess it all worked out in the end (for me). I know, I was a bit selfish even in my standard. (But I didn't stay at Union Square for nothing)
Day 4 was only half a day so we pretty much rushed to Fisherman's Wharf/Alcatraz and back to catch a plan. Alcatraz was fun but we felt it is a bit overrated after too much hype. Sometimes it's all relative, you know. We ate lunch at Pier Market--don't go there when the Crab House is right upstairs. Would you rahter pay $25 for the best crab in town or some $15 for a little cup of clam chowder & overly greasy sandwitch?!
That's it for SF, I wish it's only going to be better next time. You might think we accomplished very little considering we had 3.5 days there. I guess we spent most of the time shivering in the brutal wind or trying to catch our breath while climbing up and down those bloody hills. But if you ask me, I'm still going back for more. After all, it is still the second best city in the whole West Coast.
5 comments:
Hey at least you didnt do the bike thing!!!! I totally paid $28 and killed myself!!!!
I am so jealous over your Marc Jacobs buy - you seem to shop up these good deals all the time!
FYI Nelson and I had an argument right on Fisherman's Wharf 9pm in the cold - that was really silly and we were all dressed up to go to Crab House.
Thank god we did finally go to Crab House after the argument and the crabs were good!!!! So I am happy to say I still like San Francisco.
By the way I actually think you guys didnt do too bad. We spent 3 nights in SF too and we only did Fisherman's Wharf! (we spent a day at Monterey thou) And I didnt even get to shop at all!
Yeah, I start to think it isn't my fault that I only get to do this much in SF. The city itself is very hard to get around.
Hey, I'm envious of all your cute shoes purchases!!! Have you worn any of them yet?
No - I only wear my shoes after I have them sole protected (very anal I know) so I am still wearing my Dries Van Notens! But I am not complaining - I doubt any of my new purchase would be as comfortable as they are - last night we walked back to the hotel from 44 st and 7th ave(our hotel are on 59 st and 5th ave) - plus some extra blocks cos we took the wrong direction and actually started walking downtown instead of up!
And although my feet were sore at the end - at no point I felt like I had to jump into one of those honking taxis!!!
What about the disservice you did to me???
Regards,
Big Mike!!
Hey, Big Mike, I guess we're even now! Take That!
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