Day 17 - Golden Gate Bridge

Date 7/6

Weather: Foggy and then sunny

Expense
$0 today
$755 for the trip

Mileage: 0 today, 3,138 for the trip

Beer: 1 today, 17 for the trip

Pictures: homepage.mac.com/cenya/PhotoAlbum54.html

Today is pretty much the repeat performance of yesterday. I went out for another half hour run. I felt pretty good.

My sister wished me happy birthday when she awoke. She had a first court appearance by herself. It was funny to watch her fuss over her attire. I am proud of her. Not just because she is a lawyer, but making it in a big city by herself. It is like Mary Tyler Moore kind of thing. I guess I have not done so well in that regard. I still have safe townie kind of thing going for me. Parents and friends all live close and always ready to be supportive. I guess that is why I think I really admire people like Garrick, Matt, Katie, My sis, Karen, and others. Enough!

I went to Golden Gate Bridge today. I had to change MUNI to get there. It means I rode four separate buses today. I am getting used to this. I can get around by myself albeit still looking at a map.

I talked to this one Belgian guy, who lived in US for six months (if my memory serves me). He was touring SF one more time before going back. I took a picture of him as he asked. I hope the picture came out to his satisfaction.

I walked down below the Golden Gate Bridge. There was a trail that leads to a pier. I got a better view of the Rock! There were many fishing off of this pier. I thought it was kind of weird. I walked to a location that is more directly below the bridge for some pictures. I took a picture of an old couple for them. I hope that came out well also. I was again envious and jealous of runners all around me. I need to get back to running longer distances.

I went back up to the bridge. I walked the bridge itself. There were tons of people doing it. I saw many on bikes. I even saw a group of people with Texas Longhorn Bike Uniforms. It was a good walk to appreciate the cable bridge. I even saw workers going into the bridge, which was odd to me. I suppose there is an elevator in there.

I went to Embarcadero next. I realized that I lost my mass transit pass once I got off the MUNI. Sh*&! I dropped it in the MUNI. Oh, well. C’est la vie. I cursed myself many times subsequently. There was not much to see at Embarcadero. All the stores at Pier 1 was selling very much upscale meat, cheese, wine, olive oil, etc. They did not interest me very much.

I walked home after that. I was cursing myself for losing the pass. I would been on a MUNI if I did not. I thought walking was a perfect punishment for being careless. I was tired and hungry when I got back. I chowed down some corn chips, cheese, and hummus. I also took a nap afterwards. Life is good sometimes. N’est pas? (You French speakers better appreciate that!)

When my sister got back home, I found out she did well in court today. The case was dismissed, and this is what she wanted. Good for her.

Today, we stayed in for dinner. She made wraps with lots of veggies. I went to the corner store to get some beer. I bought Abbey Ale. I always kind of wanted to try this beer from New Belgium. Dinner was good. Beer was pretty good also. It tasted malty to me with not much hop bitter or aroma. Little peppery?

We were also staying in to watch Dance with the Stars. I know, a reality show? It is my guilty pleasure. I like to watch the short dance partner for Joey. We were having a good time. Ah, life’s little happiness!

I went out for a drink when Garrick and Matt came up from Palo Alto. It was great to see Matt again. I have not seen him for years. We went to a bar where fashionable people were hanging out. I guess I need to do more of this? They bought me a birthday drink. Anyway, we talked and got caught up on our lives. Matt is still very focused and driven person. I would see them again next day for dinner. They dropped me off. Another good day! Happy birthday to me.