If you a looking for nourishment before heading to Pelican Island look no further than Denny's in Holiday Inn at fisherman's wharf. But wait...I know what you are thinking "but aren't you staying at the Best Western?" to which I ask: yah but what's your point? After an over-priced meal, we made a bee line to pier 33. Already the lines were immence! We fell in line and after a family photo in front of a cheery Alcatraz backdrop and other frivolous delays we were ready to board. After arriving we were kept captive for many minutes until the vessel was empty. From there we went trudged the incline to start our audio tour. Having last been when docents lead the tour, a flash of competiveness overcame me as I pressed play before arriving at the "begin audio tour" sign. Ahead of the pack, allowed me to assimilate and imagine time & place a bit better. Haunting imagery such as being in solidary confinement was especially enhanced by my lead. Later, I ventured outside and when doing so paused my recording thusly allowing others to pass. If you haven't been on this tour for a few years, then plan onit next visit ( be sure to book more than a week in advance in summer).
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
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