And so it was that in January hubby and our youngest son (22 yrs.) set out. It was a cool and crisp Sunday morning; the sun appeared and disappeared at the will of the clouds but I smiled from ear to ear the whole way across and back. It was a blast to the senses - the noise of the cars flying past in the lanes; the brisk chilly breeze tossing my hair and slapping my cheeks; the views, oh, you can't imagine the views!; my wobbly knees as I got anywhere near the railing to dare to look down to the water below; one particular dancing (loose) streetlight post kept things thrilling; the beautiful and familiar San Francisco skyline under a January morning sky; the rowing team slipping under the bridge - it was all exhilarating. I took a few pictures. It's about 3.5 miles across and back and I highly recommend it. It turns out they are sprucing things up for the 75th anniversary which I believe is in March.
When I was little I remember my grandmother telling me that people walked across the GGB when it first opened. I want to say she walked across, too, but I may have that confused with the opening of the Bay Bridge.
It's a holiday weekend for many. Go do something you've been meaning to do. Enjoy!
I love this! I too, have never walked across that gorgeous bridge. I think I'll make it a point to do it this spring! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteGo without the baby - too windy, too noisy. You'll love it!
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