What: Stairway Walk #1: Yerba Buena Cove, Telegraph Hill, Chinatown
When: Sunday 7 December 2008, 11:00 - 15:00
Where: SE Corner of First St. and Market St.
Who: You!
I’m going to be leading the first of a series of Stairway Walks inspired by the book, Stairway Walks in San Francisco, by Adah Bakalinsky. This first walk is right from the first walk in her book, and covers some of the historical Yerba Buena Cove, which was filled in and is now the Financial District as well as Fisherman’s Wharf. Then we’ll climb up some of Telegraph Hill, and swing around to Chinatown, before ended up back at First and Market Streets. Along the way, we’ll have some stunning views and enjoy lunch together.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a liter of water and a couple of pieces of fruit or other snack. You’ll also want to bring a camera for there will be some really nice photo ops.
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Google Map of the Route
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- Support your forearms when you can, but do not rest them or your wrists on anything while typing.
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