Eh En Gee Ee El . . .

A sunny day in The Bay ...

is perfect for a photo hike on Angel Island.

I spy with my little eye a sail boat.

Angel Island = The Ellis Island of the West

Behind these gates immigrants were detained

Immigrants carved poetry into the walls of the barracks

They traveled so far for a taste of freedom that seemed so close beyond bars fences and gates

The Barracks

The Compound

This place was the Immigration Station - North Garrison

Called China Cove.  It held the immigrants . . .

Faith

Hope

and Dreams!

The remains of Fort McDowell - East Garrison

A decaying stairwell

A room with a view

a piece of history

Across The Bay lies the hustle of The City

But here is the calm on Quarry Beach

The Bay Bridge spans the water from The City to Treasure Island and on to the East Bay

The Golden Gate rises through the reeds

and I still stand despite my burns for you to see your beloved City through my naked branches

Fin

The Song Of The Day - Angel by Natasha Bedingfield

Burning . . .

Tonight a wild fire broke out on Angel Island in the San Francisco bay.  Angel Island is the largest island in the Bay at 740 acres.  The fire was first reported at 9 PM.

From my apartment the flames are clearly visible on this rapidly growing fire.

According to the 10:00 local news, fire fighters and fire trucks were being ferried over to the island which only has one fire truck permanently stationed there.  

As of 10:30 PM, in addition to the flames, I can also see the flashing lights of the fire trucks.

At least there are not tremendously strong winds on the Bay this evening.

The Song Of The Day - Burning Up (Interface Mix) by Madonna Tribute