Lombard St./Old Italy

It was another cloudy and cool day, but we didn't mind.  We took the cable car up to Old Italy and Lombard St. so we could do some walking and exploring on our own.  The girls were thrilled to ride the car up the extremely hilly streets, and had their eyes opened to some of the things that take place in big cities.

Part way down the walking path of Lombard St. (The Crookedest Mile)

The street runs east to west and is famous for having a really steep section that consists of eight tight hairpin turns. 

We stopped into a church we passed along the way.......It was Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in North Beach.  

It was absolutely breathtaking. 

The stained glass windows were so detailed and well-preserved.

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Jessie and I lit a candle and said a prayer for her birthmother in Vietnam.  Rian and I did the same.

Hayden in one of the prayer rooms. 

You could sense the history and holiness of the place. 

Down the street just a bit from the church, in Old Italy, we found Victoria's Pastry Company.  This was the highlight of the trip for Mike.  They have been in business since the early 1900's and are known for their pastries, cookies and St. Honore cakes. 

The only problem was decided what to choose! Mike ended up taking us back here right before we headed home to Colorado, so everyone was able to sample a variety of what they had to offer.  I don't think I heard complaints from anyone.

For whatever reason, the girls both found this pink wall very intriguing and decided to stand in front of it and act silly for quite awhile. 

We found some sort of garden trail off the beaten path on the way back down towards the city.  The flowers and greenery were quite impressive!