Golden Gate Bridge

An iconic landmark of San Francisco which had to be walked over so we did along with many other people and cyclists.

The bridge designed and built in about 3 years 1934to37 spans the harbour entrance to the Pacific Ocean. Designed to swing 21ft and flex up and down 11ft in strong winds or I suppose earthquake was, I am glad to report rock solid with minimal vibration whilst we were on it.  Not the first bridge across to San Francisco that was the Bay Bridge which opened 7 months before. Golden Gate goes out north and the Bay Bridge out east.  San Francisco itself lies on a peninsular separating  about 40 miles south from the mainland thus forming San Francisco Bay. This is the volume of water that flows in and out past Alcatraz creating the currents which are impossible to swim with or against.

Following our walk past to and fro across the bridge, it is very high above the water, we went to and spent a very pleasant  couple of hours at Sausalito a small town north of the bridge recommended by Ian, Kate's father in law. Fine views back across to San Francisco but unable to have a gourmet lunch due to all seats with a view being taken we had a burger take away on park bench overlooking the water.  More our style I suppose.

Back to site via horrible roads,yet again and to sort out for venturing inland to Yosemite National Park.