San Frans Most Wanted Countdown #3

If you break the rule, you'll go to prison.
If you break the prison rule, you will go to Alcatraz.

Welcome to Alcatraz, buddies. Watch your step, you are about to explore the island's mysteries and experience the history layers of the past that more than 100 years ago.

The only way to step ashore this abandoned cell-blocks(prison) is via Alcatraz Cruise from Pier 33.


Ignore my smile. Keep flowing with the mysterious feel.


We are here!


Alcatraz has more to offer than a island.


Alcatraz was once America's most forbidding federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.


Warden's House. The house was destroyed by fire in 1970.


Guard Tower.


Military Chapel.

Take a deep breath! The tour of the symbol of America's dark side, Alcatraz prison begins here.


This is where they get their uniform when inmates first arrived this island .


Audio tour is the best way to discover Alcatraz's true stories.


They called the cellhouse aisle as Broadway.


Overlook at a general population prison cell.


If inmates break Alcatraz's prison rule, they'll be isolated in this cell without sunlight for 2 weeks. They only allow to get out of the cell once a week for bathing.


If they behave and portrait good attitudes, inmates are allowed to practice their hobbies or even decorate their cell.


This cellhouse had a capacity for approximately 336 prisoner at one time.

Did anyone escape from Federal Penitentiary? I have the same question too during the tour! But the answer is MAYBE. In all 39 prisoners attempted it, 27 were caught; 7 were killed, and five have never been found but assumed drowned.



The most remarkable and creative escape attempt was done in June 11, 1962. Three inmates escape from their cell through enlarged air vents. Dummy heads were left in their bed. They successfully left the island and were never seen again.

I hate boring facts and histories, but I love stories, especially true one. If you share the same interest with me, Alcatraz is your place!


"The whole journey makes me appreciate freedom a lot. No one have the right to take away your freedom unless you take away others right." He said this to me after the tour.


Great one, darling. But can I get some souvenirs? I bought two metal mugs for milo. Hahaha... It's US$ 10 each.


I want to walk around this island for one last time!


The ferry is here.


It's time to say goodbye to Alcatraz.


And, hello to San Francisco again.



** Coming Up Next **
For those who perceive that previous post is too heavy, I have a good news for you! The next one we are going to PARTY~~