Got up early for a trip out to Muir Woods to see the Redwoods, which was cool. Sadly the tour bus was full of elderly couples so just a little bit awkward! On the way back we stopped at Sausalito, which was a bit boring and expensive for me but some decent views of the bay. Drove over the Golden Gate Bridge on the way out however, which wasn't too shabby.
Got back and swapped my voucher for a ticket for the boat tour, was very hungry however so hit McDonalds first. Boat wasn't as good as the one in New York, but the fog didn't really help. Got a nice look at Alcatraz, surprising just how close it is to the city.
After that I wandered Fishermans Wharf. Saw the sealions, hit the Bubba Gump shop but failed in my quest for cheap Levis. Took an epic trek back to the hostel which took in a heck of a lot of those famous hills, Lombard street and Union Square. Went in Macy's for the crack - couldn't even afford pyjama bottoms there. Had an early night in the hostel (sadly Brenda our possibly lesbian, elderly Australian roomate had left) because that was it for my big USA adventure. Sad times.
Took an uneventful ride back to the airport only to find out that my flight to LA was cancelled. Ended up on a non-stop flight back to Heathrow. Was awake for over 30 hours that day - watched many a film on the way back. The Hangover, Kung-Fu Panda 2, Ratatouille, The Beaver and Paul. Sadly United don't have many to chose from (I think there were only 7 films) and no free booze, but I got home two hours earlier than planned and they didn't lose my bag - plus.
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