Views of California 2008 (3): Pier 39, San Francisco

Pier 39 is an old dock wharf that has been converted in an area of shops and restaurants. But perhaps … More

Views of California 2008 (2): Alcatraz island in San Francisco Bay

Alcatraz Island has been the site of a lighthouse (the oldest one on the west coast of the USA); a … More

This was the first time I had sailed under the bridge and actually seen it. On my previous visit the … More