Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Alcatraz

It took an American to get Martin to Oktoberfest and it took a German to get me to Alcatraz….why Martin keeps taking me to old prisons, I am not sure.

The rock is exactly how it looks in the movies, although with more people and a lot less access.  With picturesque views and lush gardens I couldn’t help compare it to Port Arthur (another prison Martin has taken me to).  Here are some photos below, I will let you decide which one is the “better” prison. 

Stairs up to the main building on Alcatraz

 A typical cell on "Broadway" in Alcatraz

A typical cell block in the "Silent Prison" in Port Arthur

The Grounds at Port Arthur...unfortunately I don't have a comparable for Alcatraz given the onset of June Gloom Fog

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