Pier 39...

In addition to surprising Ann with Ashlynn’s arrival, we surprised her with a trip to Alcatraz for her birthday. Rather than hassle with driving to San Francisco and finding parking, we took the train and tram. 

Our first stop was Pier 39 to grab some lunch. I was thrilled to find a Boudin Bakery, bakers of my favorite sourdough bread, where I was happy to gobble up clam chowder in a bread bowl. 

Then we ventured to the end of the pier to see the California sea lions...

...and visit the Sea Lion Center. 

I used to really love Pier 39 as a kid, but now find it quite tacky.