The best places to visit

The Rock – Visiting Alcatraz My newlywed friends the Fiddler’s were making the most out of their Air Canada flight passes and decided to meet up with us in San Fransisco…for the day. Having little time to tour a town is nothing new to Erin and I. We made the most of our time by starting the day with a trolley ride to the wharf. From their we walked down to pier 33 where we caught the ferry to Alcatraz. Visiting Alcatraz is something else. There is a self guided tour that gives history and stories as told from past guards and inmates. The story of the only 3 escapees is an incredible one. Over a span of a year or so, 3 inmates created fake paper machete heads out of soap, toilet paper and real hair. The heads are on display and are definitely convincing, so much so that it got them a 7 hour + head start. Visiting Alcatraz is a must do when in the Bay area. After the tour we took the boat back to the wharf and headed to the Aquarium. Again, the aquarium in Boston ...

Concurring my fear of roller coasters T oronto is a cool city. I have passed through numerous times but never really took any of it in. I was lucky to have tour guides this time as I stayed with Erin and Steph, whom I met on a train from Krakow to Budapest. They are a lot of fun and great hostess’s. I saw a lot in Toronto and had a blast. My favorite sights were the hockey hall of fame, center island, and Canada’s Wonderland. The Hockey Hall of Fame was very cool, so much history, information and games. I was like a little kid in there. I could have spent hours reading stats and stories but didn’t want Erin to sit through that. The hockey masks through the years were sweet and I got to see the original Stanley cup. Center island is a great escape from the big smoke. We headed out to watch some wake boarding competitions but were pretty slow moving from the night prior. Instead we toured the island, walked out to the piers, got lost in a garden maze, and saw a sunse...