Saturday, 6 August 2011

But why's it called the Golden Gate when it isn't even golden?

This question was asked at least twice a day by both Oliver and Bethany last visit, and now the torch has been passed onto Rebecca.  Even that didn't deter us from the usual family stop-off for pics at the viewpoint and a walk to the first pillar to enjoy the traffic.  Things seemed busier on the walkway than usual, and even the new rules of bikes on the right and pedestrians on the left didn't do much to ease congestion.  I can report that, across the barrier, cars were moving without delay.


Aunty Hannah and Jacob.


Oliver sticks his neck out.


Bethany and Alcatraz.


An innocent hug, or Rebecca attempting to wrestle Oliver over the side?


How she looked when I told her to stop.  I didn't do it again.


The classic, although chillier than last time.