Monday, December 22, 2008

Beauties of California!

Back on the shore of SF, you can choose to travel through the city in cable cars which take you to the tourist spots, including Lombard Street, aka the ‘crookedest’ (most winding) street in the world. The eight sharp turns and a one-way street not only make you test your driving skills, but also your senses as you try to observe and admire the view of the beautiful houses and landscape around you but of also the distant Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

To conclude your active day in San Francisco, take a break from the travel and driving and stroll down the Piers, especially Pier 39. Robust with life and rife with live local musicians, this pier is suffused with the natural smell of walrus’s as well as the local farmer’s market. And with fine dining, available in the form of five star restaurants with a romantic setting, Pier 39 offers you all the variety for anyone and everyone, literally! My favourite destination in San Francisco is the stretch of Piers from 35 to 39, as I can walk along the Bay and get some time alone or go shopping across the street for local memorabilia and also satisfy my extravagant side by splurging in shops like Gap, Macy’s etc.

During my stay in California, my monthly mantra, without fail, was a trip to San Francisco to grab an escape from routine and a chance to imbue interesting atmospheres and cultures.....Continue