Today took a walk with Papi along the Great Highway at Ocean Beach. It's an amazing stretch of road from the Zoo to Golden Gate Park; I think about two miles in length. Papi and I walk about 90 minutes worth, hoping in a few months to do the entire round trip circuit. Not a sunny day today, but walking and hearing the waves was wonderful. At one intersection, we cross the Highway and go to the viewing area and just stare at the ocean. Papi, of course, sniffs and sniffs. He'd love to chase the seagulls, but should that happen a remake of The Birds would occur. The wind blows lots of sand onto the west path making it difficult to have a good walk. Dogs being so agile can navigate easily. It's great to people watch, too. Lots of dogs, joggers, bicyclists, walkers, children...a wonderful gathering of the City's diverse population. As of the 4th of July, Papi and I try to go there at least three times a week. Walking around the neighborhood got a tad boring. I enjoy the fact that the weather lately as been cool, not cold, thus making walks along this thoroughfare a pleasant experience. So, if you come to San Francisco, you must add the Great Highway as a place to walk...not drive...walk to enjoy what the locals do.
