After hopping off the Movie Tours van, now back at Fisherman’s Wharf, we were off to Pier 39 in search of sights, sounds, … and lunch! LOL
We settled on the fun 
Fun, indeed!
We located some sea lions on the pier … but MANY fewer than I expected to see. Turns out, the seals (which have occupied this section of Pier 39 for many years now) migrate to Santa Barbara at this time of year for breeding purposes. We were told that the seals return, and reach their peak occupancy by November. Here’s a comparison of now and November:
So, at least we saw SOME. LOL
Our next stop was Coit Tower … the highest lookout point in the city, and named for the socialite who financed its construction.
A little like Mt. Rushmore, if I may, in that you get to the top of the tower, look out the windows, and … you’re pretty much done. 🙂 But .. the views!
(exactly how many photos do I NEED of the prison in the bay?? LOL)
These are our “we’re exhausted, but we’re gonna smile anyway” smiles. 🙂
Christopher Columbus at the base of Coit Tower, looking out over the bay.
Next it was back to the hotel to spruce up a bit before we met my Emerson College pal, Pete Dragon (yes, that’s his REAL NAME!!!) for dinner. Shame on me for not getting a picture of Pete & I … we met last summer, too, when I was in SF on my own. Here’s Pete (from his Facebook page):
Sort of a combination of animation/photography, but I think it captures Pete’s fun personality. Great to see you, Pete! And the restaurant was terrific … Gerry will always appreciate Italian cuisine, and 
Original Joe’s – GREAT choice!
After dinner it was time to gear up for our final day of San Francisco on Thursday, and traveling home on Friday! Take heart, dear readers & followers: we’re ALMOST THERE!!! 😀