15/10/2006. San Francisco, day three.

Hmmm, yesterday was a lazy one. I was in a 'mood". Couldn't be bothered really but forced myself to get out and trip on down to Fishermans Wharf. Maybe some of the gloss is wearing off, I don't know but, as I write this, I'm thinking that I would rather be at home than anything. I'm getting homesick and lonely. But, I'm here and I will keep seeing as much as I can in the time I have left. There are still a few things to do and see before I leave. OK, back to yesterday. I spent a couple of hours at the wharf. Needed to have lunch so what else could I have but a bowl of Clam Chowder....absolutely delicious. Served in a bread "bowl". Great stuff. I have never seen so many crabs as I did there. There are stalls all over the place with big piles of crabs and the vendors were making all sorts of edibles for the passing trade. Apart from the chowder, the highlight was Bush Man. This old black man, sitting on a milk crate holding a pile of branches in front of him. When an unsuspecting tourist walked past, he would shake the branches and let out a growl and scare the crap out of his victim. It was hilarious. This guy has been there for years and by the look of his bucket, he makes a handsome living doing what he does. Some of the reactions were priceless. One poor japanese dude literally jumped into the air yelling in fright. The crowd loved that one. I tried to get a ticket for Alcatraz but it had sold out so I have to go back there to buy one maybe later today. I got a glimpse of the bridge and it looked very impressive. I bought a weekly bus pass as well yesterday to save mucking around and while I was at the ticket place, bought a ticket to the theatre. Last night I saw Death of a Salesman at the Actors Theatre. It was great. Never seen this play before and I was glad I did. Very moving and well put together. The ticket was only $19 at this outlet so it was a cheap night out. So I got home about midnight but not before picking up an O'Henry bar. Nice. Two small chewy caramel and peanut bars. Liked that one. Didin;t get out of bed until almost ten this morning. I've just had a crappy breakfast at the "Crepe Place". Awful Eggs Benedict, served with a mountain of potatos. Yuk. Coffee was rubbish as well. Oh well, maybe I'm getting to the end of my travel tolerance...but I can't be arsed today. Cheers, M.