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San Francisco, California
So excited as we went to Alcatraz today! We caught a tram from Downtown to Pier 33 and then caught a ferry over to the island. The island itself is a mile and a half away from the mainland and so we were able to see it from the pier.
As we were on the ferry waiting to leave the port I spotted a seal swimming around by the jetty! I couldn't believe it, my first wild seal!....Put a huge smile on my face!
I braved going up onto top deck to get a few photos of Alca...