If you're going to San Francisco...

The boys initial impressions of San Francisco have been coloured by:
1.  An abundance of woosy small dogs, most wearing coats or clothing of some description and having some sort of style on their fur coats.  We even went into a pet shop today (called 'Yap') where you could by strollers, hats and tuxedos for your dog! These muts and their owners have some serious issues!
2. Hanging onto the trolley running boards for dear life as you roll up and down the hills of the city.  The brakemen are often characters - some playing gangster music on their warning bells.
3. Lots of hobos asking for spare change and eating out of bins.  Not very nice.
4. Our first glimpse of Alcatraz - although it was too foggy and misty to see the Golden Gate bridge.
5. Pink moustaches on some cars, which we first thought were some sort of gay pride symbol but which Mum later clarified as being a form of informal taxi service.  If the car is sporting a pink mo, you can flag it and go!

We're off to the Golden Gate Park tomorrow on some push bikes.  We followed a friends recommendation and are staying at The Marines Memorial Club and Hotel.  It's really well appointed and close to Union Square and downtown.  more to follow from this great city - stay tuned.

PS. Thanks for the tip Hosko - we had an afternoon drink at The Grove, Fillmore Street this afternoon.  Funky little place.