Friday, September 09, 2011

Along the Walk Day 1

Day One was WONDERFUL!!! The weather was perfect (in my opinion, anyway) - overcast and probably low 60s for most of the day, with the sun peering out in the afternoon, and maybe in the high 60s.

We started at the Cow Palace, made our way to Ocean Beach, had lunch at the overlook just past the Cliff House, walked (and climbed lots of stairs) on the Lands End Trail (a Hottie Favorite), through Sea Cliff, Pacific Heights, down to Alta Vista Park, down Gough Street to Bay, past Fort Mason, into Fisherman's Wharf, then caught a ferry to Treasure Island!! Once we docked on Treasure Island, we walked another mile or so to camp. *phew!*


The Check-In line - at the Cow Palace, heading out to start today's 20 miles!


Our wonderful Hottie, Marsha, an incredible woman, friend, and Breast Cancer Survivor. She will be found several times along the route, handing out tissue, candy, and fresh fruit to all of the walkers. Her shirt reads, "LOST: My Boobs FOUND: My Life". Love you, Marsha.


Look at this cute couple! They were just married last week! They had "Just" "Married" on their backs, with little tin cans trailing from their backpacks!


"The Facilities" for the next 3 days. This is what you'll see every 3-4 miles at the pit stops - a very long row of Port-O-Pottys


The view at lunch. It was too bad it was so overcast, otherwise a gorgeous view of Golden Gate Bridge


Julie, Alisa and Monica carrying the "Patience" flag


Three Hotties (Jim, Yumi and Lizelle) at the Medical Tent at lunch. :(


The sun finally came out! I think that's Alcatraz in the background


Each of the Pit Stops have a theme. Today's Pit Stop 5 had a "Prom" theme! Special thanks to the San Jose Police Officers for taking vacation time off and volunteering to keep us safe along the route! Love these guys!


Monica, Tanzeem, me and Julie, waiting to board the ferry to Treasure Island


The Red and White Fleet Ferry that we took to Treasure Island


Tired Hotties - asleep on the ferry ride


The amazing view from Treasure Island!


We made it to Camp!


Day One Complete!! 20 miles down, 40 more to go!!

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