Overlooking the
Golden Gate
A full day in the Bay
Area included some favorite sights. On a number of visits to the Marin County
area we have enjoyed the view of the Golden Gate strait connecting the Pacific
to San Francisco Bay.
On previous visits
finding a spot to park was a Wild West experience. Side of the road parking was
unpaved, unmarked, untamed. At least that is how I remember it.
New look for an old
favorite spot
The whole area—and
the experience—has now been thoroughly domesticated. Paved parking, beautiful
walkways of level pavers, guardrails and interpretive signage now grace the
area.
This stroke survivor
appreciated the easy-to-navigate surfaces. I also relished the information
about the battery for huge guns, left unfinished when Pearl Harbor rendered obsolete
such protective measures for sea coasts.
I do miss the energy
of the days when snagging a parking space was an adventure. It was definitely a
competitive sport, but surprisingly good spirited.
Maybe with today's stress ladened, gun toting folks, taking the competition out of parking spots might be a good thing. The new look also appears to be wheel chair accessible. I know these days, I appreciate a level surface.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome view.
thanks for the view, this is the only way i will ever see the bay
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