City by the Bay

Bessie is under wraps for the season.  The couple of hours it takes to close up an RV is a marked contrast to the several weeks it takes to pack up Magic.  Oh well.

We have spent a few days in the Bay Area -- a few errands, a bit of chilling, and mostly catching up with friends.  Our tourist day was a ride across the new Bay Bridge span between Oakland and Treasure Island and then a City Guides tour of the murals in the Mission.

The bridge seemed light and airy -- with incredible views across the water.  It will be even more stunning when the old structure is completely removed.

The murals in the Mission were gorgeous with a combination of themes, colors, sizes, and whimsical details.  The tour was only a sample of the 100s found throughout this neighborhood.  I have long wanted to explore this corner of the City and finally it happened.  I was not disappointed.....

Bessie under wraps in a secure and locked storage yard.

New Bay Bridge with 1 tower and cascading cables.  Bike and running lane between spans.

Into the City we go!

Finally -- a new span!

English on right:  No One Should Comply with an Immoral Law.  Monsenor Oscar Romero

Mural covering several garage doors.

My favorite:  Indigenous Eyes:  Will They See War or Peace?

Detail of Left Eye

Detail of Right Eye

Ongoing work to repair murals -- the time is mostly in the preparation of the surface.

Theme focused on gentrification throughout the Mission neighborhood.

Flag reads:  Don't Waste Water and Keep it Clean Because Across the Water is Where We Find the Wild Things!

Mural depicting the struggle of Indian and Nepalese women for land and water rights.

A tiny corner of a mural at St Peter's Church

Women & Water.  

Detail from large mural honoring local priest who set up AIDS hospice

Wow!

Mission is multi-cultural neighborhood and murals spoke to wisdom from all perspectives.

Half of mural on Elementary School.  Unseen to left are large figures depicting elders (connoting ancient wisdom); central portion reflects passage of time; these children are the hope of future through eduction.