Day 11

San Francisco is anchor to the 13th-largest metropolitan area in the country so don't expect all exploration options to be exhausted by walking around for a day. Though we did spend some time strolling around on day nine, we had only discovered how much more we had to discover. Not speaking of the market at the Fisherman's Wharf where we had to go back in order to savor fresh, local, over the counter seafood. Put into context of some Ghirardelli treats and you can figure that life was not too shabby on day eleven either.


Though  Ghirardelli Square is more than a bunch of confectioneries, it is probably one of the sweetest urban spots in the U.S.



The Hyde Street Pier features an interesting collection of old ships.



Seafood market at Fisherman's Wharf.



Unless you hate seafood,  there is absolutely no way to get out of the market without sampling the offerings. Time your visit around luch time or save your appetite until you get there.



What luck that the Chocolate Store is located within a short walk! At this point we already suspected that serious dieting would follow the trip.



These impressive ocean liners dwarf the surrounding area.



The not too conservative architectural and cultural mix of San Francisco is probably not for everybody.



If jazz is your cup of tea, you'll find it here.



Unless you are a regular in NY's Chinatown, this is a must in SF.



SF's Chinatown is alive with young...



...and elderly equally enjoying the urban outdoors.



Parts of the city become almost monochromatic on a cloud covered day.



Lively colored shops are happy islands amidst hues of grey.



Up and down might become just as important directions of your orientation as left and right.




The picture album of the day: