San Francisco Part 2

I love the excitement of exploring somewhere new. Everything is different, and everything is new. There is always something exciting to look forward to and something new to learn. Every Monday for the last month and a bit I have shared a post about my amazing journey in America in September. Today the journey is coming to an end, this is the last part of the story.

Day 3
Our third day in San Fransisco was amazing! Friends picked us up again, and this time we drove around the city (to be honest, my legs were still a bit sore from yesterday). Our first stop was the Painted Ladies, a picture-perfect row of houses.

A few blocks up was the house from the TV show full house, which my sister loves. We stopped outside so she could get a photo. 

The next hour was spent driving through the beautiful streets of the city, there is so much colour and character in the houses. Each one is unique, and so beautifully detailed. 

Our next stop was the Golden Gate bridge. It is such a picturesque bridge, and photographer's dream.

On the far side of the bridge, we walked along a short track and got some amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco. 

For lunch, we went into the Mission District. There were so many beautiful murals on the walls, and I could have spent hours photographing them. 

Day 4: Jelly Belly Factory

Our last day, luckily our flight wasn't until late at night. 

We started the day with some shopping, walking around the union square area. Exploring some of the city. We even found the ice-cream museum, which was booked solid until next February. 

After lunch, it was time for the Jelly Bean Factory.

I am not a huge fan of Jelly Beans, but I loved the factory all the same.

It was about a 40-minute drive, and when we arrived we went straight on the factory tour. They gave us these Jelly Bean hats to wear on the tour.

We walked through the factory, learning all about how Jelly Beans are made (did you know it takes 2 weeks to make a batch of Jelly Beans!). 

I also discovered that the vomit jelly bean is made of acid and pepperoni! Gross!

After the enlightening factory tour, we found the sample bar! I have a new favourite Jelly Bean, French Vanilla. It's a shame that we can't get them here (just like the caramel MnMs from New York). 

After our fill of Jelly Beans, we drove back into San Francisco. A quick trip down Lombard Street (the World's most crooked street), and then we headed to the airport, where we had In n Out burger for dinner.

And all too soon our adventure was coming to an end, only a 15-hour flight left. I would love to have seen more of San Francisco and could have easily spent weeks more in New York and Washington.

xxPoppy