Searched out a local hike after a bbq with the Eng family in Belmont. The draught seems to have really affected the dam at this park. Next time, we’ll have to take the .9 hike to the Sugarloaf Mountain view!

To continue the “step” theme after class with my student Summer’s mom at the Presidio Y, I decided it was high time to explore the Lyon Street steps, since I’ve been parking by the Lombard/Chestnut gates on Lyon for the last year! 

Parked on Union/Baker and walked up Lyon to Broadway (who knew there was a Presidio entrance there?) and then down the stairs on Baker. Lots of gardeners and construction workers fixing up the palacial homes of Pacific Heights!

Today’s blog is an homage to my husband, and today’s walk commemorates the 8th anniversary of our first date at 1896 Hyde Street. Luella may be gone, but the corner where he turned and suggested it, and the driveway that he turned into to help me with my broken foot are still decidedly in place! Fun to stroll past these familiar spots today on my WW walk. Happy anniversary, lb!

Great walk at the Seton Provincialate today, as part of the SHC faculty/staff retreat. Moves tells me it was 39 minutes…tip to tip on the far end of the property, plus the lake and the Stations. Saw a huge jack rabbit hopping on one end and a huge buck crossed my path on the other end. A hot, but gorgeous day. Love that place! Loads of fond memories, particularly of Emmitsburg connections, and statues of friends abound all over the property. 

Timed walk to the Aquatic Park pier today. Down Taylor to Columbus to the Cannery, then Jefferson out to the pier and back the same way. 52 minutes door to door. Goal: get to 45 minutes by Thanksgiving. 

Timed walk today: 35 minutes door to door. Taylor to Wharf sign, circle Pier 38, back via Mason. Goal: get this walk to 30 minutes by Thanksgiving. Next up: timed walk to Aquatic Park pier. 

Today provided a beautiful opportunity: a canceled obligation allowed me to walk towards Pier 39 before heading to my tennis fun. A gorgeous sunny morning…birds cawing, sea lions swimming playfully. A great start to what I hope will be an unexpectedly productive day. 

Pushed the Jones steps walk a bit this morning, to Macondry Lane. Beautiful sunrise!

Back to walking to WW today, noticing new things in Russian Hill like window boxes, tile and brick work, and amusing store windows (Polk Street museums). Got inspired to cap off WW with a Granny Smith apple and found a beautiful one for $1.17 at REAL FOODS.  Figured I would’ve happily paid $5 for a donut 6 weeks ago, so it’s all good! Talked fall foods (like apples) at WW and celebrated being down 21.2!

Stopped in Tiburon to tame our wild beast, who had a meltdown at the 7th inning stretch of the Pacifics game, necessitaing our premature departure. He finally fell asleep as we drove into the town of Tiburon, allowing us to take some walks.

My first 20-minute stretch was straight uphill to see some of the views and houses, and houses and views. Caught site of an entire deer family, as well as some righteous spider webs “in media res”. The views of the Bay and Angel Island weren’t so bad either!

The second 30-minute stretch was into town along the stunning waterfront walk!