Friday, May 25, 2007

Proof


Going to a show tonight Neice Rebecca is arriving at some time after midnight. Not sure how we are going to smuggle her in to the room
Last day in Paris tomorrow.. heading for Palace Versailles
Saturday to the countryside to cruise the canal
No contact for a week or so
Having a great time

The obvious


Climbed over 600 steps to reach level two...then elevator to the top. What a view!!

Lunch outside the Louvre


Loving the bagettes and cheese

First day in Paris



Day included The Louvre, Opera, Notre Dame, Arc De Triumph and much more.

Picture in the Louvre, absolutely fabulous place

First sights of Europe


Ariving in Munich, next stop Paris
foot note: Sorry, comments very brief as very limited access to internet

Last day in San Fran


Exercising at Alcatraz....just as well they let us off the island

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Sunday Afternoon - Conquered the Bridge




After missing out on the run we decided to tackle the big one.


Golden Gate Bridge here we come








25 k cycle ride to a quaint Italian style town "Sausalito"


A little saddle sore we took the ferry back to SF



Finished the day with a lovely dinner in Chinatown

Alcatraz tomorrow...

Sunday Morning - Bays to Breakers






Just like the sevens - some great costumes some with no costumes at all... Nuthin...























Don't look under yellow balloons

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Arrive in San Francisco

Auckland to San Francisco - Graham got searched in customs in Auckland, Max as we were boarding. Great flight, well looked after by the Simon's contact.

















San Francisco

Crazy taxi driver careering thru traffic tooting like mad to get to the hotel. Hotel very central. Got a cable car to Fishermans Wharf.































Spent the afternoon exploring and setting up activities for following days. Sampled the local beer and wine. Had a great seafood meal for dinner. Bay to Breakers is on tomorrow however we were too late to register.