Old San Juan Puerto Rico Old San Juan is the oldest city in the United States and the narrow streets and brightly colored buildings of the town resemble those in Europe. Old San Juan Puerto Rico Walking the streets of Old San Juan is a great way to see the town and spend the day.Continue reading “Old San Juan Puerto Rico”
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The Saguaro Cactus – Arizona
The Saguaro Cactus – Arizona The saguaro cactus is the symbol of the southwest desert. This specimen with it’s multiple arms may be as old as 100 years and stands 20-30 feet in height.
San Francisco California – Sights Around Town
The shopping district at night. San Francisco California – Sights Around Town Trolley turn around. San Francisco California – Sights Around Town Electric bus. San Francisco California – Sights Around Town The financial district. San Francisco California – Sights Around Town San Francisco California – Sights Around Town San Francisco California – Sights Around TownContinue reading “San Francisco California – Sights Around Town”
Transamerica Pyramid – San Francisco
Built in 1969 the Transamerica Building is a San Francisco skyline landmark. Over 1000 feet tall the building known as the Pyramid can bee seen from anywhere in the city.
Lombard Street – San Francisco
Lombard Street – San Francisco Lombard Street is famous for it’s eight tight hairpin turns. Lombard Street – San Francisco The houses along this section of Lombard Street are classic San Francisco style. Lombard Street – San Francisco Coit Tower in the background. Lombard Street – San Francisco Lombard Street – San Francisco
Coit Tower – San Francisco
Coit Tower – San Francisco The Coit Tower sits on top of Telegraph Hill and from it’s perch you can get a great 360 degree view of the entire city of San Francisco. The tower was built in 1933 and is over 200 feet tall. Green parrots make their home in the trees that surroundContinue reading “Coit Tower – San Francisco”
Pier 39 – San Francisco Bay
Pier 39 – San Francisco Bay Looking back at San Francisco from the end of Pier 39. The sea lions have a great view from their docks. Pier 39 – San Francisco Bay There are plenty of shopping and restaurants on Pier 39. Pier 39 – San Francisco Bay Pier 39 – San Francisco BayContinue reading “Pier 39 – San Francisco Bay”
Trish’s Mini Donuts – Pier 39 San Francisco
Trish’s Mini Donuts – Pier 39 San Francisco Who can resist the mini donuts from Trish’s? Trish’s Mini Donuts – Pier 39 San Francisco I’ve never walked Pier 39 without buying the mini donuts from Trish’s. I’m certain Policemen from around the globe stop and get these little treats when visiting San Francisco. I betContinue reading “Trish’s Mini Donuts – Pier 39 San Francisco”
The Sea Lions of Pier 39 – San Francisco
The Sea Lions of Pier 39 – San Francisco A famous tourist spot in San Francisco is Pier 39. Visitors flock to get a close up look at the locals. They are easy to find. Just follow the barking. The Sea Lions of Pier 39 – San Francisco These sea lions spend their days and nightsContinue reading “The Sea Lions of Pier 39 – San Francisco”
Alcatraz Island – San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz Island – San Francisco Bay In 1909 construction began on the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world – a new military prison necessary because of a large influx of U.S. soldiers convicted of crimes in the Philippines. This building would become the famous U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz in 1934. Alcatraz Island – San FranciscoContinue reading “Alcatraz Island – San Francisco Bay”
Travels With Dan 