Mount Francisco

Yesterday afternoon we arrived in San Francisco. The first thing we noticed: incredibly steep streets everywhere.

Arriving at the hotel, we wanted to check into our room. Or so we thought. As soon as we entered the room, we saw a big black stain on the wall. Mold! Without hesitation, we went straight back down the stairs to the reception. When we explained to the lady that we had mold in the room and did not want to stay there, she informed us that unfortunately no other rooms were available. With more urgency, we insisted again that we would not, under any circumstances, stay in that room and a solution had to be found! As if by magic, our renewed protest freed up a room that we could enter without mold.

Today we went towards the harbor. On the way, we had breakfast at Star Bagel. From the outside, it looked a bit run-down but had really tasty bagels and a nice, hard-of-hearing waitress. Next stop, Fisherman's Wharf.

With a view of the bay, you can stroll along the pier here. Pier 39 also has many small shops, restaurants, artists, and magicians. It's a great place to spend time.

Afterwards, we walked to Coit Tower. Or rather, we crawled up. Up, down, up, down. Before going to San Francisco, you should climb the Matterhorn or Machu Picchu to get some practice. When we reached the top, we noticed a group of German tourists. One of the older ladies asked what kind of building it was. We found it funny that almost no one knew the answer. Do these people even know what city they are in?

We then headed to Lombard Street. Or rather, the most famous street in San Francisco or the windiest street in the world. But first, we had to go up and down and up and down again! Breathless through the streets. Finally, when we arrived (after a 27% incline), a funny spectacle unfolded before us. Cars drive down the curves like a marble run. Next, we wanted to explore China Town. It feels like being in a different city. Chinese signs, Chinese food, Chinese people. The street resembles a bazaar. We also had dinner here. At China Live, we enjoyed delicious pork and dim sum. To get back to our hotel, we passed through a tunnel. On one side, China Town, and on the other side, the normal San Francisco again. Like a cut between two worlds.