Did you know that there are waterfalls in the Golden Gate Park? I didn't until today.
I've still been feeling a bit on the sick side, so I meant to just take Jagger for a quick walk. It was too beautiful outside not to return to the park for a little jog and exploring time. I'd only meant to visit one small memorial, but caught myself up in the sights of the park... and got a little lost.
First, Jagger and I enjoyed the sun on the lawn in front of the Conservatory of Flowers. A few older men brightly played their horn, guitar, and hand drums while another juggled nearby.
After lunch, I returned to the park, seeking the Portals of the Past. In my search, I passed by a few familiars then found a decent hike! Stow Lake, full of ducks and people rowing or pedaling boats, surrounds Strawberry Hill. (The Beatles instantly came to my mind - so while hiking
this song played in my head). I took in the sights, climbed up the hill off path, and looked over the park and city. On the way down the oppisite side, I found a beautiful waterfall.
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| I took the short cut - straight up from the bridge! |
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| View from Strawberry Hill |
But - I still hadn't found what I was looking for. So I wandered on. See pictures below for my accidental discoveries of the afternoon.
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Memorial for the San Francisco Sons of the West
who fought in WWI and WWII |
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| Grove near the WWI&II Memorial |
Finally, I found Lloyd Lake and the Portals of the Past. Something I only heard of this afternoon while researching places to explore. Read more about it
here.
I also l got lost oh my way out and stumbled into the middle of a disc golf course. I guess that's what happens when you go off trail. So glad I decided to turn my short work out into a park exploration day! Several places to return to on a date or with friends!
I did not see this sign until leaving.... Maybe I should stick to the paths more?
I cannot say enough good things about this weekend. A friend of mine invited me to join her and her boyfriend on a camping and boating weekend. They go practically every other weekend in the summer with Fun And Sun Water Sports Club, and now I see why! Members and guests arrive Friday night to Orwood Resort to set up their tents and get the party started. A board member from the club emails out fool proof details from directions to what to bring to the code to enter the campsite. 
