Thank you for This Challenge @MerlinThomas #GoogleMaps20FridgeStories
It’s a great initiative, Good Idea, and an exciting challenge! 
I have been collecting lots of these Fridge magnets for years.
Many broke, Some survives, and some new ones are waiting to join the wall of my fridge.
Never imagined, I will get an opportunity to display my collection In a challenge.
I take up this challenge with great Enthusiasm and Glee, By sharing some of my fridge magnets.
Also, I will be sharing a short story on picking up of one of the fridge Magnet, Alcatraz bearing Number 20. 
My fridge magnet collection around the globe 
- Australia
- Budapest,Hungary
- Singapore
- Capri Island,Italy (Blue grotto sea cave)
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan
- Roma Colosseo (Rome) Italy
- Vienna, Austria
- Malaysia
- Germany
- Canada
- Sikkim, India
- Kenya, Africa
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Madrid, Spain
- Ladakh, India
- Tokyo, Japan
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Tian Tan Buddha, Hong Kong
- San Francisco (Alcatraz)
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Bergamo, lago di Como, Bellagio, Italy
- Washington, USA
- Darjeeling , West Bengal, India
- Abbey Road, Westminster London
- Москва (Moskva), Moscow, Russia
- Maryland, USA
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Broadway, New York
The Story of Alcatraz
Way back in 80’s I watched a film called “Escape from Alcatraz”,The main character was my favourite actor, Clint Eastwood.
The Movie was based on a true story.
The Story revolved around the main character trying to escape from the Prison. Escaping is impossible, as the prison is located on an island surrounded with icy water and tall cliffs on sides, and shores miles away.
Yet, many Prisoners try to escape the prison, only to be recaptured, shot down or die due to drowning in the icy water.
It was an action packed movie, which had me at the edge of my seat throughout.
The movie etched a mark on my memory, So much that I had an urge to see the prison.
And then, I got the opportunity to go to San Francisco.
First thing I did was, I held a taxi and went to San Francisco bay, I started walking along the pier, recording a video. While recording I stepped onto the wooden short platformed bridge, that took me towards the sea ,as I got nearer, my Camera suddenly rested on the island and ‘lo and Behold’ There stood the Famous Alcatraz. For a Moment my breath skipped a beat, I stood there spellbound. It felt like watching movie in real life, the structure stood there majestically.
Display of the banner on the sideboard mentioned a cruise around the island, not to forget the souvenir shop selling souvenirs like inmates mugs,Striped prison uniform etc.
So The Site now has been obtained as a heritage structure for Tourists and Travellers.
It’s No more a prison that housed notorious Prisoners at one point of time.
To cherish the Memory, I picked up this Fridge magnet from the souvenirs shop. This FM inherently reminds me of my overwhelming moment at San Francisco.
Google Maps contribution stories @MerlinThomas @TravellerG @K.K.Sharma
Am thankful you came up with this idea 
