Bay TO Breakers

So last Saturday, I had my first real San Francisco experience. I went to the Bay to Breakers race which is a foot race from the bay to the ocean, about 8 miles or so. First of all it starts at like 8am, so I had to be on the ferry by 6:45. No big deal except the strangeness of the people on the ferry with me. An oompa loompa, a spongebob with no pants and more wigs and glitter than you can shake a stick at.

I get to the starting line and see that there are indeed legit runners prepared to race, but behind those 20 people lay a sea of wonder. Every race, color, species, size, shape, Sexual origin. Ready to run, ready to drink. Some carried their libations in mere cans and bottles while others rigged up great wondrous drinking tables on wheels. Disguised kegs in carts dressed up as go karts or small children.

I decided to go along with the crowd, and made it about 5 miles. Not running, just walking very slowly. I made up to Alamo Square which I had been meaning to do. But I digress, Such a crazy good time. Everyone was in great spirits, and I took 400 pictures, some of which are on flicker, which you can get to by following the my photos link.

Now Flicker doesn't allow nudity, so your going to have to do without the naked Elvis, or the plethora of 60+ men letting it all ahem, hang out. So be it. I made it as far as Golden Gate Park before crashing out and needing water. SO I packed myself up and headed back to reality. 5 miles back....Damn! Maybe one of these guys will help.