Treasure Island

Laurie and I walked around Treasure Island last weekend...it's a short walk:  3.5 miles, but the views are fantastic and we were able to see the construction on the new bridge.  I hadn't seen any of it for 2-3 years when I took a boat trip with Marcio and his friends to see Oakland harbor.  The bridge is coming along, but it sure looks like it will take a lot longer to build.  The first part of the walk begins on the San Francisco side.  It was very windy and cold, but beautiful.

Trans America Building

Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower.

As we walked around the island we could see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. 

The shore front walkway

After walking past Alcatraz, you can see the progress on the bridge.  You can also see the old section that they moved away to put in the famous S-curve section that was put in last Labor Day Weekend when they closed the bridge for 4 days.  The old section is still in the water.  I suppose they'll take it apart later.

The new concrete just below the old structure

The old section can be seen behind the current towers

On the left you can see where the construction ends

It was a beautiful walk and one that can be done by almost anyone.  There are still some abandoned buildings but much of the housing has been redone and rented out.  There are families living on the island very cheaply with million dollar views. 

I realize that I don't spend nearly enough time exploring the beautiful scenery around the Bay Area.  I hope this year to hike more and see more.