Monday Still in San Francisco

Monday


Last day in San Francisco. Thought we’d do something memorable. We rented bikes to cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge. 


Being an enthusiastic but not terribly proficient cyclist I had to ask for my saddle to be lowered so that I could touch the ground easily. The last time we were on bikes was an epic ride  in Vietnam 2 years ago. Paul was straight back into the flow. Me not so much! The team at the bike hire were really helpful.


The ride from Fisherman’s Wharf was quite flat and mostly on cycle paths alongside the ocean which was a great start. Stopped at a cafe called the Warming Hut and had the most decadent hot chocolate to fuel up before the ascent to the bridge.


All was going well as I geared down to take the hill, but then, disaster,  I got into the wrong gear and wobbled my way to the top, my knees and thighs protesting all the way. Luckily there was very little traffic.


Regrouped before heading across the bridge. There were very few people on the bridge; no one to interrupt the magnificent views.


Feeling much more at home on the bike I was glad to freewheel down hill into Sausalito. Stopped for lunch at Venice cafe. Thankfully we got the ferry back across the bay … I didn’t fancy riding back up the hill! 


Had a last wander through the city and into the City Lights book store before picking up some food from Trader Joe’s and heading back to San Bruno on the Bart.


Early start tomorrow. 


Trolly tram to add to our modes of transport 



Hot chocolate at the Warming House









We crossed that bridge 

Ferry back 




 


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