Friday, August 24, 2007

San Francisco

Arrived in San Francisco this morning - picked up at 3am for 6am flight so quite tired now! Seems like a nice place, much colder than LA/San Diego/Las Vegas which is fine as it will maybe get me acclimatised for going home!

Had a really good time in Las Vegas - loads to see there. Went to the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon on a bus tour one day, they were very spectacular - got on Route 66 on the way down! There are lots of free shows etc put on by the Casinos so didn't cost too much either. Didn't hit the gambling machines though!

I've gotten my photos up now on flickr. In San Francsico for the next 8 days, back to slumming it in a hostel! Went out to Berkeley this afternoon to see the University of California's Campus - very nice area. Public Transport here is much better than LA so shouldn't be too much of a problem getting around. Going to get a ride on the cable-cars shortly - the queue today was right the way around a block! Also planning to go to the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz and maybe out to Scilion Valley see some of the big IT companies' HQs. Seems to be very busy here at the moment, the Hostel is totally full until Monday. I'll stick a few photos in here to show some of the sights of Vegas!


Me at Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
Me at the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign!

New York New York Casino, Las Vegas
New York, New York Casino and Hotel - it was really realistic.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

We got your card today you certainly have had a great time not be long until you are back in the real world again. Hope to see you when you get back. Raining here today M & L are off to Thurso to G Sinclairs wedding.
All the Best
Belinda

Russell Manson said...

Got your Hollywood card. Article in the P & J today about Las Vegas. You will be interested. Much warmer here now - should be barley time again!
Got the grain drier ship shape. you might bump into Eoin and Marie - they are in SF and going to Alcatras.
Have fun.