San Fran Pt 2

Our Adventures continue with our drive back to the city from Napa. We had some expert help in places to see from step-sis Elizabeth, who lived there for 6 years. We pulled off on the Sausalito exit and headed to the coast and Muir Woods. We stopped at a nice country style place called Dipsea Cafe. Huge amounts of food for breakfast. Something to fill the body for the hikes ahead. We drove up Highway 1 up to the top of the peak and then took the switchback road to the bottom to where Muir Woods lies. I didnt really know what to expect. There were tons of cars lined up so we parked a long way from the entrance. Once on the trails we saw the beautiful trees some with hollowed out caverns at their base. The amazing thing about the trees is that they can withstand forest fires and have the scars to prove it. The whole hike we wondered if anything lived in these woods. We heard maybe one peep from a bird but nothing else until we were just about back to the entrance and two small deer were walking back into their hiding places. On the way out we drove the back roads. We had many pull of moments to take in. One spot we looked back on had the shores of the ocean coming into a small bay. At the stop we found someones song book but left it there just in case they could ever remember where they left it. Also there was a huge garden. It filled the entire valley and as we went up the hill we found the entrance. It was an organic farm with a temple and if I reme,ber right it was based on Tai Chi. But not sure. The next spot was at a peak where we could see Sausalito and the bay with the sun shining down and sailboats everywhere. Definitely a place for inspirations.

Now we are on our way back to the Golden Gate Bridge. We jumped off the last exit before and drove the roads up to the lighthouse that stands on the right hand side of the bridge. It was so foggy that we couldnt even see the bridge from that spot but as we came back down there were nice opportunites for pictures. It was amazing to see the bicyclists that rode the steep roads to the top. I am not sure I could even walk to the top right now. I need to get into shape.

We made our way across the bridge and headed for Golden Gate Park. A beautiful park that stretches from the ocean to Haight. We stopped first to see some guys surfing in what looked to be cold water on a haze covered day. They were terrible and never stood up while we were there.

We drove through watching a ton of hippie dressed people walking to what I later found out was a peace rally. We saw the Japanese Tea Garden, flower conservatory, and I walked back in to a spot that was hidden and found a blanket where someone must call home. I was freaked out a little bit. Next we walked to the Haight district. Stopped for a beer and did some shopping here. They had some cool shoe stores with custom Adidas. A lot of interesting people but too packed to take in all of the spots. Its too bad that people just come their to get their high and make it a mess for the rest of the people. I think that street was the dirtiest spot in all of town. And the other disappointment is the fact that Gap sits right on the corner. How could the people that believe in all that Haight is about could let that happen. A shame.