Sunshine at Land’s End

 

Sunday the forecast delivered what it promised: sunshine. While it remained misty along the coast, it was clear enough for me to test some color transforming film, and to get plenty of exercise while admiring our local flowers and landscapes. 

SF Korean War Memorial, Presidio

Construction on the replacement approach to the Golden Gate Bridge kept me out of a large swath of the Presidio for the past few years.  (Who likes construction fences and wind-blown soil?  Not me!)  As I slowly reclaim old routes, I finally returned to this area to the west of the Main Post, to see the immaculately new looking Korean War Memorial. 

This is my first visit - appropriately timed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Bluer Than Usual Lagoon

When I was growing up, this lagoon was covered with a gravel airfield.  We'd sit in what was basically an abandoned parking lot to watch fireworks on Independence Day. 

Luckily, forward thinking people intervened, and restored the area to a much better condition, and a haven for birds.  (Amusingly, the lagoon has taken matters into its own hands, and has reshaped itself a few times, beyond where humans wished it to go...  but it's all working out!)

Crissy Field

Parade Ground Bay View, Main Post, Presidio

I feel so lucky to have such an amazing NATIONAL PARK in my hometown!

December in San Francisco

Watching storm clouds blow over along the western edge of San Francisco.

Watching storm clouds blow over along the western edge of San Francisco... The Golden Gate National Parks/Recreation Areas are lovely!

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