Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:20 pm
Just wanted to give a trip report:
Arrived at SFO on time and took the airport train to the rental car facility and got on the road in good time. We ended up renting a car rather than taking public trans due to the cost. Can't beat $28 for the day (thanks hotwire!)
Weather was what I expected: overcast, foggy, and light rain.
Took 101 into the city and eventually worked our way on around the bay to Fort Point - Very cool view of the bridge (even though it was still fog covered) I now understand why abike2many suggested not renting a car - the city itself isn't very conducive to getting around easily.
Did brunch at the Beach Chalet. Great views and the crab eggs benedict kicks ass! But a little too early for beer. Walked the beach a little and then went back over towards downtown.
Attempted to find parking around Chinatown, but no dice. However, given the amount of people all over, it was more than enough to simply drive through. We ended up finding parking around fishermans wharf area and walked around a bit. Yes it is a tourist trap, but fun none the less. The most intersting thing we saw there was what I believe to be a homeless man that was hiding behind a couple of shrubs that looked like they had been ripped from the ground. When people would walk by, he would either growl from within his shrub or jump up a scare the bjesus out of them. Pretty interesting to watch as he was well hidden and you really didn't notice that the shrubs were sitting on sidewalk until he moved.
Following fishermans wharf, we worked our way around the Embarcadero toward 21st Amendment. Saw a group of very militant looking lesbians that were protesting the war. All I could think of certain scenes from PCU!
Got to 21st Amendment and finally found a parking space. All I can say is Excellent! From service to the food to the beer (not necessarily in that order) everything was great. The watermelon wheat and IPA were fantastic! ShaunO was not available to meet and thank for his great beer and work with the TBN, but none the less, it was a great time.
From there went back to the airport for an uneventful flight out.
Thanks again for all the help from everyone.
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Husker267 on Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:54 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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