Fisherman's Wharf

K and I weren't all that keen on Fisherman's Wharf, just because it's incredibly touristy. We did find San Francisco Maritime a short walk away though, where there were restored vessels for us to explore.

Here were the kids on board the Balclutha.

"Aye, aye, Captain!"

Walking along the pier, you'll also get a good view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

There was a time in my life when I could tie these knots.

Knot anymore. (Haha... Couldn't resist.)

Let's see... We also walked to Ghiradelli Square, where I got dark chocolate-coated espresso beans for K. We tested them - they really work! An excellent perk-me-up! Then we spent the afternoon shopping at Union Square. We tried to head back to the apartment after that, but the streetcar that we were in broke down! So we made an unscheduled stop at the Ferry Building Marketplace and checked out the gourmet food shops there. There were shops specialising in olive oils, organic fresh produce, gourmet chocolates and artisan cheese (although I have to admit I was too intimidated to go into Cowgirl Creamery). We got dinner from DELICA rf1, a Japanese delicatessen. We were right there - how could we not? So so good. J and E inhaled their Kakiage tempura with soba.