Day with Julie

I woke early, of course since I'm still on NY time.  Not too much sleep but I'm sure it will take a bit to get acclimated to CA time.  I went over to Pam's getting lost on the way but google maps to the rescue and I was almost there.  Not sure how but grateful.  I had my shower and I talked with Pam a bit and off to the Ferry.  I was taking the Ferry Bus into SFO to meet Julie.  Pam told me to make sure I didn't go into Mare Island and the next thing I knew I went across water.  I knew that wasn't good and I'd miss my bus.  I asked a lady and sure enough she said I don't think you should not be on the island.  Now to get back?  The way I came was closed so I decided to take a road and turn around but luckily I notices that it was a one way road so just followed it.  Low and behold it just winded around and there was an exit right back to Vallejo and I winded around where I started.  This time I was on the right road and found the Ferry.  Bad thing it was too lad for the bus but also trying to get the parking to work I had to have Julie's license number so put it in her contact so I have it forever, since I doubt if she ever gets rid of her car, and it was after 9 when I got my ticket.  I had txt Julie and she was already in the city going to work out.  What a good girl.  I found food at the terminal and waited for the Ferry.

On the Ferry I met Betty and asked if I could sit by her.  We had a great talk going to the city.  Julie was waiting for me there and then we started walking.  After a couple of blocks Julie asked if I'd rather ride the bus.  I do love the buses since when I got on I asked the senior rate and it only cost $1 for me to go anywhere in the city.  We got to Union Square and found Ray but needed to wait for our busy to the tour to the beaches and Golden Gate Park.

The tour was great with Paddy, Julie's friend conducting the tour.  That's where the picture of the Golden Gate Bridge came from.  I took a lot of other pictures, or rather Julie did and I'll post them on facebook when I have time to edit them.  Once we got back to Union square Julie and I met her friend Stephanie for lunch.  It was a great place and we had a wonderful lunch.  After, we went shopping.  I found a great black sweater that I love.  Julie just insisted I buy it so I didn't have to say I want it.  It was so fun shopping with her.

From there we went to see Calvin's art show which was wonderful.  Luckily it was only 2 blocks away. Walking was getting tough by now. I do love google maps since it will take you anywhere.  After a bit, I knew I needed to get back to the Ferry.  The last one left at 7:15 and I needed to be on it.  Julie was so gracious to help me find the Muni stop so I could make it back.  The Driver was so gracious that he told me where to get off and then told me that if I waited a bit he went withing 2 blocks of the Ferry.  I was so grateful for my body wasn't happy with so much walking.  

Now to get to the right Ferry.  Of course, I walked the wrong way but another kind man told me where the Vallejo Ferry was.  There was a line so I was happy I didn't miss it.  Getting on I needed to pay and again was helped.  The ride back was quiet and I did listen to my book.  I was getting tired but needed to eat.  I just walked to the Front room right there and had a nice salad.  It was nice to get back to Shirley's and we had a great chat before going to bed.

I'm having a wonderful time.  I'm so glad I've been able to take a vacation.