Alcatraz, Climbing and Cheescake

Sunday morning was a good time to visit the island of Alcatraz (=the island of the birds) where the famous prison was located. It is the first day since my arrival with the notorious fog over the bay of San Francisco. Unfortunately the panorama of the city from the island is not the best but did the cold weather make the trip even more authentic as it allowed to feel how it was for the prisoners on Alcatraz most time. The tour (offered in half a dozen languages, among other in German) was very interesting and definitely worth the 26 dollars.

In the afternoon we climbed a second time up on the Telegraph Hill and were this time successful with our visit of the Coit Tower. The top of the tower is more than 140 meters above sea level, offering a great view over the city and the bay of San Francisco.
The huge sport program of the weekend allowed us to end my visit of San Francisco with a dinner at the Cheesecake Factory where to my surprise not only cheesecake but also very delicious food is served - together with a great view from the top of the Macy's building over the Union Square in downtown San Francisco.