View, Sans Fog

7 July 2003

A couple of readers wrote to me wondering what my normal view — described yesterday — is like. Yesterday’s photo was actually taken from a street corner behind my apartment building looking toward Twin Peaks and the fog-obscured Sutro Tower mentioned in the comments. Today… no fog in sight. This photo was taken from my balcony looking toward downtown and the Bay Bridge. The skyline looks exceptionally small and distant thanks to the lens on this mini camera. Although it would take about 30 minutes to drive there, the center of downtown is only 2 miles away. On clear days, I can see the peak of Mount Diablo 35 miles to the east. I’ve certainly seen more impressive geography elsewhere. But it’s inspiring to sit beside the window and have this in front of me. Yes, it’s a nice view. Yes, I have excellent views of hills to the south as well. And yes, I’m actually considering starting the search for a new place to live. Are we ever content with what we’ve got?

Posted in Locations, Personal

6 comments (Comments closed)

1. At 12:04am on 8 jul 2003, Ryan C. wrote:

Looks pretty good to me! I was actually considering a move to SF.. but I notice it’s quite complicated to find a nice view, nice neighborhood, AND a nice price all in the same package.. but I do have high expectations ;)

2. At 7:16am on 8 jul 2003, Peter wrote:

“Are we ever content with what we’ve got?”

Apparently not ;)

3. At 7:41am on 8 jul 2003, Andy wrote: