Sailing, continued....

The next morning we took the boat to the dock and tied up, then went up to use the facilities. We were going to head across to Tiburon and get some food at Sam’s, a great place that is a favorite of sailors and has a dock to tie up to. A good Bloody Mary and some good food is a nice relaxing way to start a day before we sail for the day. It is always nice to arrive by boat for breakfast, once finished we headed for the boat and out we go into the bay.

Even though it was still kind of early, the wind was already blowing at or near 15 knots. We would sail with just the main up, it is easier and with the wind there was no need to more sail area. The view is always great and it was again this time with a clear sky and no fog. The wind was almost too much so we just circled Angel Island and headed up into the North Bay.

Once in the northern bay, the wind was more like a breeze and it was warmer. We slowly sailed and just relaxed as we head north towards San Rafael. We decided to anchor for lunch so we headed to a little park area were we could drop the line and stop and eat. Once the anchor was set, we fired up the BBQ and just hung out on deck. It was so nice and quiet with just the sound of birds flying by and the breeze through the rig. It was getting late afternoon so we pulled the anchor and headed for the dock. Once we boat was asleep and everything was back in the car, off for a change of clothes and get ready to head into the city for dinner.

It was decided that we would eat in town and as we drove to the city we could see the fog and knew it would be cold… San Francisco is notorious for being cold and windy in summer, most people think it is nice and sunny and warm, they get quite a shock when the fog comes over the hills. But we know that it is that way so we had jackets ready, into

Clement Street

and we decided that we would get pizza. There is so many pizza or Italian places in the city with great food, but this place was Giorgio's Pizzeria not the best. I had wanted Viet or Thai food, but it was not to be. The one thing I hate is doughy pizza, this was it, they didn’t cook it in a hot enough oven and not long enough either. Basically it was crap, worst service or I should say no service. But this isn’t a restaurant review so let’s just say dinner was bad.

Back across the GG and finish the night relaxing with some good wine then to bed. Next morning would be a long lazy affair, then out for some food. A good place is the Marin Farmers Market, lots of food stalls and just interesting things to see. Oyster BBQed with butter and garlic, pork tacos and Falafel Sandwiches. No more needed after that. We then drove to a hole in the wall bar in Sausalito and had another Bloody Mary and played shuffle board till we had to head to the airport. Fun way to end a trip...