One of the places we checked out was Treasure Island, which is in the middle of San Fransisco Bay. Treasure Island is a man-made island that was built for the 1939 Worlds Fair. It was also used as a Navy base for many years, many shipboard firefighters were trained there. The Navy closed the base several years ago, now it awaits environmental clean up before redevelopment can fully occur.
Today, it sits. Only partially used, it is a diamond in the rough. We, like many, have a morbid fascination with the vacant, unused and abandoned. We spent a few hours there, time well spent.
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Location! Location! Location! Treasure Island's best asset it it's location. This is a pano shot of the San Fransisco skyline, taken from the West side of the island. A great view when the weather is good.
I was so impressed with the island's view of the city, we stopped back by there on the way back to Sacramento. The place was crawling with photographers, all wanting a shot of the night-scape. I'm glad I stopped.
I have been to San Fransisco many times over the years and have had a great time each trip. I have learned not to discuss politics with the locals and have learned that the best things about the city are not found at Fisherman's Wharf or at the other tourist spots. It's the out of the way spots, as it is in most places, where the treasure is located.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks for reading,
Schmoe
We missed each other in SAC by a couple weeks! even less... Of course YOU would have had to recognize us...
ReplyDeleteBe well... I always enjoy your words. They resonate the reality that I try to escape...
Ara & Spirit
Ara - That would have been a surprise indeed, though I am not used to seeing the Element. I hope your journey was a safe and pleasurable one.
ReplyDeleteI know some day our paths will cross.
Ara - That would have been a surprise indeed, though I am not used to seeing the Element. I hope your journey was a safe and pleasurable one.
ReplyDeleteI know some day our paths will cross.