Blogmas Day 22 - The cable car dilemma

We had a great first day in San Fran. Bobbys parents arrived late last night, and despite trying to stay awake to welcome them, we (or at least I) passed out. Our flight was delayed yesterday as well and it was a little crazy to get to the hotel from the airport... But we made it. The funniest part was having to push back dinner resos at Abbot Cellar by 30 minutes so i could run to Victoria's Secret and use a 30% off coupon which expired yesterday. So we dashed to the Westgate Mall and bought what I needed and took the BART to the restaurant. Well we made it for 730, the original time I made the reservation for (not 8, the new reso time). Aaaand this morning, I found out that our hotel (Westin St Francis) has a Victoria's Secret downstairs. Yay :)

So we met up with Bobbys parents bright and early today. We had breakfast and checked out the giant tree and ice skating rink across the street from our hotel. Then we did some shopping.. Then stopped for some coffee before getting in line for the cable car. The line for the cable car is insane. We waited an hour and twenty minutes. The real kick to the teeth was when it was our turn - we were next in line with first pick of seats... When emergency struck. At least two fire trucks pulled up down the street and a million firemen came out in response to something. They placed a ladder against a building and a few firemen climbed up   This whole situation blocked the cable car rails. The car that just left was forced to come back. We waited at least   30 minutes get everything to get cleared. 

 

The cable car is pretty cool. If you want all the details just ask Bobby. All I will mention is that it's so old school it uses the train turn thingy!! 

The ride was so awesome. We took it to the wharf. There we had lunch (a very late lunch at this point because it was 3pm) and then we walked around. 

We then went wine tasting at Wattle Creek Winery at Ghiradelli Square. Their wine is amazing. Seriously impressed!! 

Then we hopped on the muni and went home. So tired from today's festivities. :)