San Francisco July 2007

Sir Francis Drake Hotel

This hotel we stayed in sure deserved a 5 star rating from me (its rated 3 stars by the US local standards).
Location: Located strategically in Union Square, at the heart of the shopping distrincts and within walking distance from Chinatown. Victoria Secrets, Aldo, H&M etc are just a few mins walk away! Major attractions such as Lombard Street and Fishermans Wharf are also easily accessible by the Cable Car.
Room: Americans sleeps on the most luxurious beds on earth. Know what I mean when you see this --> http://bedding.lifetips.com/ And the bed in this hotel was, of cos, super comfortable.
Decoration and atmosphere: http://www.sirfrancisdrake.com/ (Picture speaks louder than words)
Service: The concierge helped carried ten pieces of luggage up to our room (Here's the story: US hotels charges extra if there are more than 2 pple in a room. We had 4 people, so 2 of us actually sneaked in in order to save $$. He must be wondering how 2 girls can have 10 pieces of luggage la.) They also helped us book a cab (for departure) and when we were late for it and the cab left without us, they nicely helped us to call for another one.



The crazy gals i travelled with.


Wine Country - Sonoma Valley


Vineyards

Wine-tasting

Owner of one of the wineries. Its funny how such a tall man keeps a tiny Chihuahua as a pet.

And the chihuahua is so tamed and adorable!

We were getting a little dipsy after rounds and rounds of wine-tasting. I actually forgot it was alcoholic and just kept drinking. Time for food! Its mexican this time round..




Muir Woods

How tall is that tree??

Desserts at Steps of Roses

Yum................................. i forgot the names liao laaaaa, i only remember the first one is tiramisu and the third is chocolate souffle.

Golden Gate Bridge



Beautiful Sausalito





Dinner at Fresca
Peruvian cuisine



Cordero - lamb chop

Dorado - grilled mahi-mahi fish

Paella

Pato y cerezas - roasted duck breast

Peruvian black ceviche- squid, halibut, prawn, cilantro, red onion, rocoto aji, squid ink sauce

ceviche chino - tuna


Lombard Street
Crookest road in the world






Breakfast at Dottie's




San francisco Cable Car


The cheeky car operator kept using our camera to take his own picture when we asked him to take for us!


Cupcakes~*

Chinatown

Where I found the best egg tarts I have ever eaten in my entire life!

Chinese-looking bank


Pier 39 - FIshermans Wharf

Lisa with her bags of Ghiradelli Chocolates

Ice cream for breakfast. Crazy right.

Boudin Bakery

All about sourdough and bread

Look at the moving basket at the top of the picture, freshly made bread are brought out this way to be sold!

Clam chowder in Boudin Bakery sourdough bread bowl - the ultimate combination to have here in San Francisco.


Pier 33 - Alcatraz
Once a prison for top criminals... eerie~~~


You bet the wind was REALLY REALLY strong

Breakfast at The Crepe House

NOW U KNOW WHERE THAT EXTRA WEIGHT CAME FROM AFTER THE US TRIP.