Alcatraz

Our Spring Break took place during the last week of March. We did not travel, but had visitors come to us. First, my brother Pete arrived with his girlfriend Jeannine. They wanted to see Alcatraz. We often send visitors on their own, but this time we decided to go along since we felt the children were ready to see it.

It was an overcast, rainy day. Fortunately the rain did not start until we were already on Alcatraz Island, so we were able to enjoy the ferry ride over.

The audio tour was quite interesting. As you can see below, everyone is riveted by the stories of prisoners attempting to escape the island.

Charlotte had fun playing about in the cell, but Alexander was not sure he wanted the experience.

As we waited for the ferry to take us back to San Francisco, I noticed this seagull perched on a rock. I thought it would be a nice photo with the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island in the background. The children found it hilarious that the bird made it clear he did not appreciate having his photo taken.