San Francisco: Alcatraz Part 2

Here are more pictures from our trip to Alcatraz:

The jailhouse aisles all have names.

Boards everywhere detailing the numerous escape attempts

One of the fake heads used in the escape attempt by Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin

The Battle of Alcatraz

Well-behaved inmates were allowed to work in places such as the library.

Prisoners might partake on recreation if they behaved well.

From the interviews in the audio guide, compared to other prisons, the meals at Alcatraz were considered good by the inmates.

“Alcatraz” meant “pelican” in Spanish, but there aren’t any left on the island anymore.

San Francisco: Alcatraz Part 1

Another spot that one cannot miss when visiting San Francisco ~ Alcatraz Island.  However, if you would like to visit it during peak tourist season you have to book your ticket in advance.  There is only one company operating the ferry that is authorized to carry you to the island.  Anita and I were lucky to get ticket for only a day ahead.

This is one of the best places Anita has been to, she told me.  The audio tour (which is included in the price for the ferry) should win an award if it hasn’t yet.

Anita and I got our ticket, and are on the ferry.

Before we went, we didn’t know Native Americans occupied the island during the 1960’s.

Prisoner’s handbook

The Hole ~ complete dark solitary confinement cell for unruly prisoners

Looking out from the Hole ~ luckily the door is opened!