DAY 13 - ALCATRAZ AND GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE!

Today we had to get up early, because our first stop was at the pier to catch the cruise to Alcatraz. We had to split up in groups of seven and each group got a chaperone. When we arrived to the island, we started an audio tour. We saw the former cells, pictures of inmates and officers and guards. We learned a lot about the people, the history of Alcatraz and everybody was very impressed and interested. In the end of this great tour, we were able to talk to a former prisoner and to purchase his book. That helped to understand more about the prison and to realize that about 50 years ago, there were actually people in the cells we visited.

Then we went back to the port and had two hours to have lunch and walk around at pier 39 or to rest for the following adventure: Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge from close up and walk over it. It was very windy, but we had nice weather, so it was not too bad. And anyways; the amazing view we had rewarded us for walking the 1.71 miles. It was a great day; we learned a lot and enjoyed our last day together before we headed back to the hotel to get ready for our party.

By: Nele & Johanna