San Rafael, CA to Half Moon Bay, CA - 54 Miles
There have been a few days on this trip that were truly significant. By significant I mean that it really sunk in for me just how far we have come on our bikes. The first such day was in Newport, OR. For some reason, arriving at a place I have been before in a car and realizing that I am now there on a bicycle made the experience more significant.
Today was one of those days. We made it to San Francisco! We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge! We have come 1200 miles without our car! Compared to other bridges we have crossed on bikes, the Golden Gate was a piece of cake. Although I've been to San Francisco before, I never crossed the bridge before today. There is a dedicated lane, separated from motorist traffic, for cyclists and pedestrians. Very nice!
Lets back up. Here's a conversation from last night:
Me: We're going to see someone we know in San Francisco tomorrow.
Bins: Who is it?
Me: Her name is Cindy. She's a friend of your MaJu. She met you when you were a baby.
Bins: Sidnee?
Me: Cindy.
Bins: Sandy?
Me: Cindy.
Bins: City. Cindy.
Me: Good job.
Bins was very proud of himself that he remembered and said her name correctly when we saw her today. Cindy was on the Golden Gate Bridge to take pictures of us when we neared the other side. The last time she saw Bins he was 2 days away from his 1st Birthday and she held him on her lap. Now, 8 1/2 years later, they look each other in the eye; he's tall, she's not so tall.
Cindy picked us up at our campsite in Half Moon Bay this evening and took us out to dinner. When she asked us earlier in the day what we wanted to eat, Tanner said, "Macaroni and Cheese." She found a great restaurant with fresh sea food, local produce and...homemade mac and cheese. Thanks Cindy! You are wonderful!
