Category: Holidays

United States Holiday 2009

It all started in 2008, I decided to get my passport and I was going to go overseas for a holiday in the near future. It was not until early in 2009 when I decided that I wanted to go to the United States. As I was planning my trip I spoke with a good friend from university only to find out he was also planning a trip around the same time to the same place, kinda.

Since I was young I have always wanted to go to Disneyland and I thought this would be a great chance to complete a childhood dream.

USA Holiday 2009 – Alcatraz

For some added thrill to the trip we decided that we should take the night tour of Alcatraz Island and Prison. We left early in the evening and returned about 9pm but while on the Island we walked through the prison and then guided by guides we were shown where significant events happened and experience first hand what it would have been like as a prisioner is solatary confinement.

This was one thing that I’m very happy we did and I would highly recommend it for anyone that is planning a trip to San Francisco. It is well worth the money but make sure you have a jacket as the winds from the Pacific Ocean can be very cold, even in the summer months.

USA Holiday 2009 – San Francisco Bay

On September 1, 2009, Myself and Peter went on a Cruise around San Francisco Bay and up to the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. It was a coolish morning and the low cloud cover was great for some dramatic shots of the bridge.

Leaving from Pier 39 we went past the Sea Lions which for me was an amazing sight to see. Once we were out in the Bay we headed towards the Golden Gate Bridge and then around Alcatraz Island, which we later did a night tour of the prison and island.

USA Holiday 2009 – Palace of Fine Arts & San Francisco Aquarium

When we arrived in San Francisco we picked up our city pass and thought it might be a good chance to see some of the sights. The Palaceof Fine Arts is right next to Exploratorium, such an amazing structure, I had to take a few photos. We also went to the San Francisco Aquarium where we saw the marine life that lives in and around the bay area, along with a few other animals that I see right here at home.

USA Holiday 2009 – Napa Valley & Yosmite

While in San Francisco we planned a trip to Napa Valley for a day to visit a winery and enjoy some food on a restored train. We visited Grgich Hills Estate where we were taken on a tour and tasted the wines. Unknown to us it was Grape Stomping day and we wore long pants. There will be a next time as we both enjoyed the day out.

Although we did not plan for it we did end up going to Yosmite National Park, during the summer. It was not spectacular but it was nice to see the wildlife and go for a nice walk. Again we did not know at the time but there was a major forest fire while we were there, but that did not ruin our day but we did have to make a few detours. Thankfully the GPS knew where we were going.

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