13th July, 2019 (Group 1)

  Today is the day we went to San Francisco for sightseeing. First, we went to the Cal Academy of Sciences, which is a museum full of fascinating exhibits and showrooms.

our group mates at the entrance of the exhibition 

The most fascinating one we visited was the swamp exhibition, it showcased different swamp animals as well as their natural habitat. 

our group mates with Aeisha, our new friend from the Philippines whom we met through our global solutions project, in front of the swamp exhibition 

There, we saw a crocodile which is albino. It was very beautiful yet tragic since without its natural camouflage it cannot survive in the harsh world

the albino crocodile

Then, we went to the Golden Gate Bridge, a historical must-see landmark of San Francisco. 

our group mates in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

Unfortunately, it was cloudy and foggy which covered much of the bridge's glory. However, we were still immensely satisfied with visiting this architecture monument

our group photo 

Then, we went to Pier 39, a waterfront complex that is a gathering place for millions of locals and visitors alike. It is known for its spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, as well as the world famous California sea lions hauled out on K-Dock.

our group mates with the Alcatraz 

our group mates with the K-Dock

It is also famous for its many shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our time shopping there and had a lot of fun visiting different shops that sold immensely unique and delicately crafted items 

our group mate in front of some hand made statues

our group mates enjoying a photo booth service 

our group mate shopping for a new hat

our group mates during a trip to a shop that sold unique trinkets 

our group mates at the end of the pier

All in all in was an extremely packed and exciting afternoon. We learnt to be responsible, not only looking after ourselves and our own belongings, but out fellow group mates as well. It was a rewarding and gratifying experience.