Running, nakedness, and Carnaval
Yesterday I started my computer several times and each time I thought I should make an entry on my blog. But, I didn't feel like I had much to write. This morning I was pondering that fact and chuckling to myself. When did 10 miles become "nothing to write about?"There were only 2 other Salazars that showed up yesterday morning - the holiday weekend seriously depleted our stock of runners. At first I thought I might be the only one and I figured I would run with the Cathy O'Briens, for old times sake. As it turns out, it was kind of nice to run with a small group. We chatted about our lives and there wasn't any posturing or trying to entertain a large crowd. One of the women and her partner are co-parents of a five year old with a pair of gay men and the story kept us fascinated for several miles.
We from GGP to Lake Merced and 1/2 way around it. Then we wound our way up to the top of Fort Funston which afforded us amazing views of the ocean and coast, all the way to Point Reyes. It was a gorgeous day - blue sky, big puffy clouds, sixty degrees, a strong breeze off the ocean. We completed the last three miles by running along the ocean and back to camp. We finished in 2hrs 2min.
Really, I find all of the other things I have been doing during the past week much more interesting than the actual run. Last Sunday I watched Bay to Breakers. This is an institution in San Francisco that was started 95 years ago. The city of San Francisco wanted to raise morale after the 1906 earthquake that destroyed a large portion of the city. The began this race from the bay to the ocean a few years later and over time it has taken on its own persona.
There is tortilla throwing, costumes, nakedness, drinking, and other debauchery spread out over 7.4 miles. I wasn't able to participate this year for various reasons, but I already have it on my calendar for next year so I won't miss out. After joining the "race" for several blocks I headed off to my friend Stef's house for brunch before we went to Oakland for the As/Giants game. It was a soggy game but the oversized, overpriced beers and the prospect of watching Barry Bonds hit #715 kept us there until the end.
This week I hung out with new friends and said goodbye to others that are moving on. Last night I organized a group of people to join me in the Civic Center Plaza for a live simulcast of the opening night of the SF Opera's summer season. We arrived a couple of hours early to stake our claim, snack, and drink wine before bundling up to watch Madam Butterfly. The best part of the night was the obnoxious group of people next to us who caused such a ruckus that the police were call in. Not something you expect from a night at the opera.
Today will be Carnaval in the Mission and salsa dancing afterward. Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
posted by Heidi @ 9:03 AM
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