![[thumbnail image: a clear view toward downtown San Francisco from my apartment balcony]](/log/img/200307/view.jpg "[.jpg, 62 KB]")
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?
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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 ;)
“Are we ever content with what we’ve got?”
Apparently not ;)
All that I can see from my window is my neighbours’ washing. Not quite the same is it? :)
The view from the front windows of my apartment is a common courtyard, rather nicely decorated with flowers and trees.
The view from the back is a loading dock of a Staples.
Note to self: never look back.
Willing to sell or sublet? ;)
Unfortunately, I’m just kidding. At the moment. Give me a couple more years, and a move to SF will be inevitable…
Very nice view. About that 30 minutes to get 2 miles…whoa!
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