building tour + biking

Since the actual purpose of my trip is to visit and photograph the building I'm doing a case study on, I had arranged for a tour of the building this morning. Unfortunately, the apartment company wouldn't allow me to take photos inside, so I tried to take lots outside, and then did some sketching of interior spaces at the Peet's Coffee & Tea on the corner afterwards.

From there, I did a bit more walking around and then changed into more athletic gear. I ended up quickly making friends with one of my roommates, and asked her if she wanted to join me on a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. She was excited and said yes, so together, we took the MUNI to Fisherman's Wharf, where we rented a bikes and started the journey. It was lots of fun. I decided to continue the ride to Sausalito, which was hilly and beautiful. I was a little nervous about riding back up the hills to get to SF again, so I stopped for dinner and rested in Sausalito. I did end up making it back up the hills, and back into San Francisco well before sunset. I just missed the time to return the bike before the shop closed, but I had rented it for a full day, so it wasn't an issue either way. I decided that after the 18 miles of hilly biking, I had earned dessert from Ghiradelli, so I rode there and got a mint bliss sundae. It was so good, but I couldn't finish it. Perhaps I should have opted for a kid's size. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach when it comes to sweets. After Ghiradelli, I came back to the hostel. I am totally worn out, but happy.