These are the exact words to come out of Vic’s mouth when I ask how one of San Francisco’s most famous dishes ‘Clam Chowder’ was. Served in one of the areas other specialties, a bowl made of sour dough and from the famous ‘Boudin’ bakery. It still seems to leave her little underwhelmed.

We are taking a well earned rest at this point.  Having just completed a few hours biking from San Fran to Sausiltio, including crossing “The most famous bridge in the world”, the Golden Gate.

We have a few hours of freedom left until we are shipped off to prison, on Alcatraz island. We head for a pleasant stroll to Coit Tower. Experiening for the first time just how steep the streets here are. 

We spend our last few minutes of freedom drinking an Acaltraz Ale. And then we board the boat to our prison for the night.

The sun is setting as we wave goodbye to the bay and watch the spectacular view of the city. An atmospheric evening is spent touring ‘The Rock’. Including hearing tales of murder and escape. We are thankfully let go later in the evening, although a medical emergency adds a bit of excitement to the night, as everyone has to wait for the very last boat out of Alcatraz. 

We taste freedom again as we wander the bay, taking in the evening sights, sounds and smells! 

Food is served at Super Duper Burger, where we breakfasted earlier in the day. We both agree that their breakfast fare is better. But the ‘Garlic’  fries are an experience, I can still taste them the morning after, despite 2 teeth cleans!