BEACH BLANKET BABYLON
We spent Saturday night at a local SF landmark...Beach Blanket Babylon at Club Fugazi. Beach Blanket Babylon is the world's longest running musical revue with comedic pop and policital spoofs and gigantic hats. It's been on our list of things to see in the city and fortunately, Mike was given two tickets to thank him for some wonderful work he did.
BBB has been an SF favorite since 1974.
The entrance to Club Fugazi.
This guy was one of my favorites! He's pictured above playing King Louis, but my favorite role of his was acting as Meg Whitman, Ebay founder.
Pictured above is one of the incredible, large hats worn by the actors. Amazing!
BAY TO BREAKERS
Hmmm, I'm not sure where to begin on this one. Bay to Breakers (B2B) is a 12K foot race held every May in SF and it celebrated it's 100th anniversary today! Tens of thousands of folks run/walk from the northeast end of downtown called The Embarcadero (the "bay" side of the city) to the west end of the city towards the "breakers" of Ocean Beach. The race features athletes, costumed runners and according to the official website "fun-loving folks" (which is a total understatement). The race starts at 7am and continues throughout the day. To put it nicely, B2B is like a gigantic frat party of 150,000 people on steroids. Loud music, dancing, drinking, costumes, naked people (yep, it's not illegal here), and a whole host of crazy is what makes up this SF tradition....quite a bit to take for a reserved Texas gal like me. :)
Me and my new friend, Kate, who's the wife of one of Mike's co-workers.
Look! It's Bevo!! Saw 'em off! (This is a Texas A&M reference for those who don't about our archrival UT).
One of the best signs I saw all day...obviously, it's referencing quotes from Charlie Sheen.
My favorite costume of the day....gnomes!
It was unreal how many people were on the streets....we couldn't get over the size of the crowd.
The normal peeps among the crazies!
Haha...look at that! I know it's a bit hard to tell from the photo, but these folks were carrying "1800s covered-wagons" and were dressed as cowboys.
AFTERNOON LUNCH/DRIVE ALONG THE PCH
After spending a wacky five hours at B2B, we decided to pack a lunch and take a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).
We stopped for our picnic in Pacifica...just south of San Francisco.
Looks like the street I need to live on!
Pescadero Beach
Taking in the beautiful view of the Pacific.
It was cold....54 degrees!!!
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
We took a quick video at Pescadero Beach....we love the sound of the waves.
Loved every picture. I especially loved the video of the sound of the waves. Snoozing going down with that sound. Wished it wasn't so cold!!!!! What fun times and memorable times you and Mike are having. Love it!!!!
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I have to agree with Cathy - the video of the waves is completely soothing. What a beautiful day it appears to have been.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to visit sometime soon.
moms
as usual the photos are magnificent!! the video is a nice touch!!! So glad you had a funfilled weekend!!!!
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