Thursday the 3rd we went
to San Francisco for stimulation on
how it will be like in Rome, Italy.
People will be pretty surprised to know it was my first time there. I kind of
already had an idea of what it would be like. It was kind of like any other
city: crowded in a way, distinct smells, trash tossed around, the scatter of
homeless people, and then there is the beauty of the city.
Before the tour started, Mrs. Everett and Ms. Mills took us sight seeing around the city. We went to China town and to Coit Tower. The walk to Coit Tower was PAINFUL! We had to walk up several steps and Stairs. I was exhausted. But when we got to the top it was worth it. The view was spectacular! I was able to see San Francisco from a different view. Then we had to walk back down but it wasn't as bad.
The tour started in Galleria Park
Hotel Lobby. It was a beautiful place, rich with history. The group walked up
three flights of marble stairs to a marvelous Rooftop
Garden! Most
people don’t get to see it because they don’t know where it is. As the tour
progressed we saw another Rooftop Garden
above a Wells Fargo bank. This garden had a fountain and more views of the
city! We
went into the bank which was down right gorgeous. It had several symbolisms
that were there to ensure the clients that their money was safe. It had griffins,
squirrels, and many others. The bank was huge with beautiful décor. We were not
allowed to take pictures of it; I would have loved to though. We went into
another building on 111 Sutter. In there people had restored a painted ceiling in
2005 that they had no idea existed because it was hidden in layers of cigarette
smoke. The
ceiling is unique because it has about three different types of stars in it.
Another interesting thing about this building is that a man who worked the
elevators for 50 years left his foot imprint in the marble floors from all of
his directing and greetings. We saw
various other buildings. One building that I liked besides the Wells Fargo one
would be the Crown Zellerbach Paper Company building built in 1959. It was the
first glass building. It was made of Italian materials from the glass of the
building to the stones on the ground. It had a mosaic-covered tower where the
utilities were hidden. The plaza area had a fountain which accented the unique architecture
of the building.
Another reason I liked this building was
because it was built near the Shell Building
made 30 years prior. On one side of the building the Shell
Building is reflected onto the
glass of the Paper Company building which shows the old and new together as
one. The
last thing we saw was the new buildings being built and what was happening to San
Francisco. San Francisco
is going to have an area where no cars will be allowed. Also a bullet train is
being built which will connect San Francisco
to Los Angeles.
After that long day we went to go
eat at the mall. I had some Thai food that was so good especially after a long day.
When I got home I was so tired, it didn't take me long to get to sleep.
This trip was very informative and
it really prepared me for the trip to Rome, Italy
if I am chosen.
~Jessica M.
The tour started in Galleria Park
Hotel Lobby. It was a beautiful place, rich with history. The group walked up
three flights of marble stairs to a marvelous 
Another interesting thing about this building is that a man who worked the
elevators for 50 years left his foot imprint in the marble floors from all of
his directing and greetings. We saw
various other buildings. One building that I liked besides the Wells Fargo one
would be the Crown Zellerbach Paper Company building built in 1959. It was the
first glass building. It was made of Italian materials from the glass of the
building to the stones on the ground. It had a mosaic-covered tower where the
utilities were hidden. The plaza area had a fountain which accented the unique architecture
of the building. 
Another reason I liked this building was
because it was built near the 
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