This past Sunday the Golden Gate Bridge celebrated 75 years of existence. Despite the weather calling for blustery temperatures we decided to make the trek into the city to see the city rally around a beloved landmark. We hopped on local transit, the "Bart" which (within five minutes aboard) I not-so-lovingly renamed the "Fart"-- I am sure no one has been so witty in the past to call it that before. It really smelled, and after that we had to take a bus. Let's just say there is a reason I avoid public transportation at all cost. But we arrived in the city, unscathed (albeit with that lingering smell of fart following us for a few blocks) and made it to the celebration! The festival spread out from Pier 39 and the Wharf all the way down to the Presidio near the base of the bridge. We wandered along, got free iphone cases from Speck (limited edition anniversary cases--pretty cool), ate out of food trucks (finally!) and began to realize we were in for a long night as the temperature began to drop. I quickly began to feel like we were back in Michigan mid-winter when my arms went numb from the elbows down and I couldn't feel my face anymore. Thankfully, once the fireworks show began we forgot all of that because the show was pretty spectacular. Fireworks lit up the sky, shot from boats and from the bridge itself. We felt really lucky to be living in the area during this time to be there and witness a small piece of history! It almost made the 2 hour 3 mile trek back to the nearest Bart Fart Station bearable. DON'T ASK... let's just say we got our workout in for the day! Here are some of my favorite photos, enjoy!
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| our Speck cases |
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| the husband and our friend being bicycle cops. amazing. :) |
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| our little group, camped out and already freezing with a few hours to go! alcatraz in the background |
and now tons of pictures of the bridge because it was just stunning as the sun went down...
and if you wish you could have seen the fireworks yourself then check out the little video below. I gotcha covered :)
Over & Out,
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Looks like such an awesome celebration! Love the photos.. not loving how you smelled like fart, but hey, it gave me a good laugh! haha
ReplyDeletealso- I am in shock and how bundled you all are! It was horribly hot and humid in Ohio, got up to 96 degrees + this weekend!!
Wow, that looks like so much fun! It makes me wish that I lived around there. I love the picture with Alcatraz in the back, too. My fiance and I cannot wait to go see the museum there and everything in the future!
ReplyDeleteLove this! It would have been so cool to be there in person, but you did a great job of recapping it! :)
ReplyDeleteI lived a block from the beach you guys were sitting at...best place in the world to live in my opinion! And yes, Bart and the bus are not great, but you learn which routes and times are the cleanest :)
ReplyDeleteI was not able to make the celebration this weekend due to family commitments and am so bummed I missed the fireworks AND the iPhone case giveaway. Let me know if you walked away with a few extras :)
Absolutely AMAZING pictures! It's so weird for me to think about it being "freezing" out on the West coat lol, I know it's possible but I'm always picturing sunshine and bikinies! ;) Looks like a great time- your pictures of the bridge are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Thanks for sharing! I've only been to California once, and unfortunately was not able to see the Golden Gate Bridge while we were there. Such a beautiful sight at sunset. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing recap and as always ,stunning photos. It looks like you are really enjoying your time in northern Cali which is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Missed seeing your furbaby in these pics...
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your pictures...they are all Amazing!!! Especially love the one of you and the hubs on the beach about halfway through the post!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you were able to go! Your photos are just awesome. The bridge is so amazing- I watched the TV show on how they built it...crazy. What a pretty day in SF, too! (but probably freezing!)
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to such a cultural landmark.
I feel your pain about the Fart, I had to take it to work every day and I did not enjoy it one bit. My mom called it the Bart Fart. I'm glad you survived ;)
ReplyDeletehow fun! the pictures are gorgeous, great job!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It seems like everyone went to SF this weekend except us. Boo.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely hate public transportation, and this story of the Fart is my nightmare.
Love all your bridge pictures! That's a bummer it was so cold...I never think of California as cold. Haha.
ReplyDeleteYou really got some great photos from the event! Love the fireworks video too!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletexo Kayla
so many beautiful photos! what a neat thing to experience.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are amazing! Looks like a beautiful day. I can't believe it was so cold - I spent my weekend in 95 degree sun in SW Georgia. I would have traded with you if I could!
ReplyDeleteBicycle cops- hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking pictures! I can't handle the loudness of fireworks so it's nice to be able to enjoy them vicariously through others :)
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Looks like such a perfect day and beautiful celebration.
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What an awesome event! I've always wanted to see the Golden Gate bridge. What a fun day! And omg the pictures are so beautiful. There's nothing better than a beautiful sunset against beautiful scenery. Love!
ReplyDeleteThese are such amazing pictures! Of course, I am a little partial to The Mackinac Bridge when it comes to bridges, but this looks like it would be a great "second" :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have an amazing week!!!
Beautiful. I got chills. I love that city and that bridge. :)
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Looks amazing! I was going to go to this but we were so busy all weekend! I live about 30 minutes away from San Fran and yes, I have taken BART before and yes, we have used the FART nickname haha awesome...
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great celebration! I was just out there on vacation last year so it was nice to reminisce through your pictures!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome, Ashley! You took some great photos. My hubby and I are visiting Cali in July, and we can hardly wait!
ReplyDeleteYou make me miss it so much!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!!! Can't wait to see the bridge (and city) in person someday :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like the celebration was a lot of fun! Love the fireworks!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Looks like a lot of fun, can't wait to go to SF sometime!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing photos! Looks like such a great time!
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