Shopping and seafood... my diary of Fisherman's Wharf (II)

Back to Fisherman's Wharf story...



Jayant became my photographer of the day. But too bad it was too windy at the wharf! I hardly captured a nice photo which my hair was not flying.. >.<"

Arrgghh...the seagull flew away when I tried to go nearer...



Make Your Own Pressed Penny Souvenir~ I like this!! Sometimes when you travel, you tend to end up having lots of small change especially after doing some shopping. It's always good to have such DIY souvenir machine around because you can turn the pennies into souvenir.



I made more than one. If not mistaken, at least 5, at a few different machines.



To spend an adventurous day at the Bay's area, you can rent a bike and cycle all the way to The Golden Gate Bridge. If I wasn't on a business trip I'd definitely do so.




I've seen quite some street artists but this one is really cool. He's painted himself with the gold paint!



And he made robotic moves too...



Some people prefer to earn money in their unique way.



Happy children gathered at the "Share Love" corner.



Share some love yea~



So here comes the shopping spreeeeeee..... T-shirts as souvenirs..



One of my favorite collection. Been buying paintings and scenery prints everywhere I travel. =)



I love the cooling breezy atmosphere, the flowery scent of spring. Strolling along the street with a cup of hot chocolate in my hand had never been so relaxing.



Although, the chocolate bear looked a bit gloomy.



Even the McD looks more lively... I'm loving it!



My stomach started to growl...when I reached the food street corner. **yummy yummy**
Then suddenly a group of people riding on the 2-wheel-skaterbike (erm...I don't know what is it called..) passed by. Interesting.



If Jayant did not become our guide, I think I had to spend ~USD50 to take the hop-on-hop-off city tour.



Now I seeeeee LUNCH!!!!! Delicious seafood lunch awaiting!!



Seafood seafood seafood!!! The Crab Station. They pack for travel.



I mean WOW!!



Don't come to Fisherman's Wharf if you hate seafood. I can't have enough of the seafood cocktails!!



And OMG crabs!!



Seafood salad for take-away.



Now here's my portion. A half lobster with shrimp salad.



Guess how much it costs.




Besides that I ordered a calamari cocktail too.



Oh ya, we sat by the roadside for lunch...because NO OUTSIDE FOOD allowed in the restaurant. I wanted to try the lobster but the waiter wouldn't let me in. So what more could I do? But luckily we still able to grab a seat opposite the stalls. You see, when you have a big sister around, there will always be someone to take care of you. ^0^



Sock Chin was busy shedding lobster flesh for me.





While I camwhore with my fav calamari cocktail.



Now I got a lobster claw.



Obviously not only the people were enjoying seafood. These seagulls were enjoying clam chowder!



Lucky creatures. Fed by the visitors everyday.



The sky turned cloudy again after we finished lunch.



And then it started to rain...again...



So there were I ready for twist and turn -- to Lombard Street.

Of sea lions and seagulls... my diary of Fisherman's Wharf (I)

Raindrops falling on my head... that's the weather during my visit to San Francisco. Luckily the rain stopped after we left the Golden Gate Bridge. I was very excited as Fisherman's Wharf is listed as one of the must-go in San Fran!~



The sculpture of the sea lions at Pier 39.



Sisters-alike. In blue and pink.



I've never imagine how beautiful the flowers could be in spring. I felt so sweetly scented...just like a bouquet of flower.



Home of seagulls... they're everywhere! Very relaxing..



And then I heard the sea lions sang...



Yep, at Pier 39. The world-renowned sea lions.



They are knowned as the "Sea Lebrities".

The sea lions camped out in PIER 39's West Marina have been endearingly coined, "Sea Lebrities." The boisterous barking pinnipeds started arriving in droves, taking over the docks in January 1990 shortly after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. At first they numbered from 10-50, but due to a plentiful herring supply, available dock space and the marina’s protected environment, the population grew to more than 300 within a few months. Each winter, the population can increase up to 900 sea lions, most of which are male. During the summer months, the sea lions migrate south to the Channel Islands for breeding season, but in recent years a small group stays year-round at PIER 39's K-Dock. Staff from The Marine Mammal Center’s Kiosk, located next to the sea lions, are happy to inform visitors about these fun, flippered animals. Each weekend, weather permitting, the Center provides volunteer docents at K-Dock who explain sea lion behaviors and answer visitors’ questions. More information and interactive exhibits are available on Level 2 of PIER 39 at The Marine Mammal Center’s Interpretive Center and Gift Store. For more information about California sea lions and The Marine Mammal Center.

I will get a private yacht one day, and park it right beside the beach opposite my house.



Overlooking the marina.



At first we wanted to go to Alcatraz but too bad the tickets were sold out!! So I could only see it from afar..



San Francisco bay view.



Another seagull. I love seagull. =)



They can really be such cuties. Look at them!



Princess enjoying a little sunshine in the windy cold weather. =)




And this is surely one of my favorite pics of the day - thank you Jayant for the company!