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We met Andy and Sydney at Cagney's for Dinner. Menu Crab Cake Wedge Salad Ribeye Steak With sides Petite Filet Mignon with sides Dessert Menu Raspberry Creme Brulee Cheesecake "naked" - I am not a fan of the sweet topping. It makes the cheesecake too sweet.

Display showing Alcatraz as a Fort. Container ship leaving San Francisco Bay We caught the boat to head back! Model Mock up of the Island at Pier 33 Here is a picture of the Bliss at Pier 27 Here is the video from our visit to Alcatraz

One of the cells of the prisoners who escaped Alcatraz They made fake heads to allow them time to escape. Its amazing that they fit through those holes. Susan checking out the cell. Dining room Kitchen complete with block to store the knives showing the shape and size to prevent knives from disappearing. We had to get these postcards! They even date stamp them for you! It was really fitting that we visited on April Fools Day (April 1st).

Library Mock up of a typical cell Listening jacks; This allowed prisoners two different options to listen too. Visitation area

I apologize for the delay in continuing this, August 6th was the State Primary election in Washington. Lets just say everyone seemed to wait till the last minute to turn in their ballots, and thus I have been very busy.

Landing area This is where the accessible tram leaves from for those who are unable to climb all the way to the top. Seagull strutting around like he owns the place! I waited for the tram to drop the first people off and I caught the second tram up. There was no way I would be able to make it up all the way and enjoy myself afterwards. Susan made the climb. I was disappointed I didn't get a clearer shot of this sign starting our tour like new arrives in the shower room. This is where they would pick up Prison uniforms and bedding. The Audio tour was fantastic Times Square The Yard Solitary Confinement Cells

We headed off the boat at first opportunity! We were docked at Pier 27. We headed over to Pier 33. We had purchased tickets to head over to Alcatraz! Away we go! We caught the last boat to the Island for that day. We still had several hours to explore.

Lunch at the local prior to heading out on our excursion Caesar and Pretzel Bites Cobb and Pretzel bites Hot Dog for Susan Burger for me

Alcatraz in the distance San Francisco from the other side of the boat I love how the different cameras capture it differently.

Time to sail under the bridge!

Port Photo! Photo with the Golden Gate Bridge

We stopped by Starbucks and got non coffee drinks. How to run a Cruise Ship Q&A Chief Engineer, Captain, and General Manager We got some great questions, especially the one from the Washington State Ferry Captain aboard. Time to head to deck 8! Pilot Boat This vessel was following us into San Francisco Bay

Had to step out on the balcony! Somebody decorated the elevator buttons! Priorities! It was a little busy at breakfast... Although we got sat in 5 minutes Half Grapefruit with Cottage Cheese Yogurt Parfait Susan got the Egg and Avocado Wrap with sides! I got the eggs benedict, with sides!

Day 2 - April 1st, 2024 Port Day Location: San Francisco, CA

Yes it was!

Awesome! That’s so cool!

We finally headed to our stateroom. We had to have our keycards rekeyed at guest services first. Plus Susan randomly found our bags no where near our room, due to having to old stateroom number, and brought them to our stateroom. We got changed and it was time for dinner. Deviled Eggs Loaded Fries Pitmaster Platter Pulled Pork the sides Aunt Josie's Mason Jar Banana Pudding Pecan Pie The results... Now, my only critique is put real whipped cream on the banana pudding instead of meringue. Meringue is nasty. It needed whipped cream. Stopping by Starbucks to get a non-caffeinated drink. Then it was off to bed.

Exiting the port of Los Angeles Goodbye LA! Carnival Ship leaving the Port of Long Beach Timelapse Sailout video

USS Iowa Tried to get her in one shot! The weather cleared up for sailaway!

Throwing lines! Away we go!

After lunch, it was off to the Bliss Lounge for the Shot Glass exchange! Sydney and Susan looking at a shot glass. Susan picked this one, then it got stolen from us! then Susan picked this one, and it got stolen from us! We ended up with one that Andy and Sydney really liked and they had one we liked. So we made a trade after it was all done. Here is the Shot glass we ended with after trading Andy and Sydney @fastpitchdad Did the family member like the shot glass? As it was getting close to sailaway, we made our way to deck 8.

We headed to Taste for lunch Now some of you, know what i am going to order for lunch here! Well, because I get the same thing each time! So here we go! Right after we got seated, Andy and Sydney texted and we invited them to join us for lunch. My wedge! Susan got the Cobb Salad. Fish & Chips for Susan I got my burger! Creme Carmel for dessert Orange Chocolate Mousse for Susan

Best part was it was just above the minimum bid

You bet!

We had always wanted to do one.