Thursday, February 4, 2016

My USA West-Coast Adventure! French Madame in San Francisco.

Hi lovelies!

This French Madame went American.
Well... technically I already am, being half-American and all, and not even remotely French.

But now I went FULL American, because this past September, I visited my home country once again.
It was my third time to see California, but still I saw so many new things!

Here you can follow my West-Coast adventure!
If you have any questions, or are planning on making a similar trip, feel free to comment/ask!


San Francisco

Painted Ladies, San Francisco

We started in San Francisco.
Unfortunately we had a really bad hotel (Admiral's Hotel), but it was so close to Union Square and affordable that it made up for it (mostly).

Because of the jetlag, on our first day we went straight to Alcatraz because you can get an early start there.
Be sure to wear warm clothes, as the boat ride and the island are very windy and chilly!

Alcatraz, San Francisco

Alcatraz, San Francisco

Alcatraz, San Francisco

Alcatraz, San Francisco

It was my second time to visit Alcatraz, but it is impressive every time.
Plus, on the boat ride to the island, you get some really nice views of the Golden Gate bridge!

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Other than the taxi ride from Union Square to Pier 35, we walked the entire city those 3 days we were there.
We walked and walked. I don't think I've ever walked so much in my life!

I don't mind it one bit though, you get to see so many nice areas of the city.
After Alcatraz, we saw the piers of SF.

Pier 39, San Francisco

Pier 39, San Francisco

This store was candy heaven!

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Sea Lions, San Francisco

So this is an interesting photo.
Unknowingly, I took the same picture in 2003 and 2015.

San Francisco 2003 & 2015

Same city, same place, different girl.

We then walked to Lombard Street, a must-see for a tourist.
It has such nice city views.

BTW, I feel NO shame in visiting all those touristic attractions and sightseeing spots.
I mean they are popular for a reason.

Lombard Street, San Francisco

View from Lombard Street, San Francisco

View from Lombard Street, San Francisco

So the next day, we got up bright and early and headed to another iconic SF spot: the painted ladies.

Painted Ladies, San Francisco

Then walked the city some more...

San Francisco

Oh yeah, and spend hours shopping...

Union Square, San Francisco

Union Square, San Francisco

To view more of my SF photos, see this album.


San Francisco Love,



Next stop: Yosemite National Park!

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