California Anniversary Trip, Part 2: Postcard Row, Shoe Garden, More San Francisco Sightseeing

Part 2 of my trip report. Other parts: Part 1

Just before leaving San Francisco, Jeff and I checked out the Painted Ladies near Alamo Square. I had never heard of this term, but apparently they refer to Victorian and Edwardian houses or buildings painted in three or more colours. The ones in the photo above are part of what is also known as "Postcard Row," and are one of San Francisco's tourist attractions, apparently.

Another Alamo Square attraction: The Shoe Garden, which was created by an SF Recreation & Park Department gardener who began collecting discarded shoes and placing them around his seedlings to protect them from off-leash dogs. Eventually he planted flowering bulbs in the shoes, and also started receiving donations of footwear.

Next, we headed toward Lombard Street to check out its famous tight hairpin turns, but it was WAY crowded with like-minded tourists so we decided to opt out. But wow, lots of hilly and steep roads in San Francisco! I'd hate to be learning how to drive standard in this area. :-)

Next: TWiT party in Petaluma!