We had a few hours sleep after Molly finally got to the hotel around midnight. We were supposed to be in the hotel lobby at 5am to catch the shuttle to opening ceremonies, so you can do the math to figure out how much sleep we got! Before we knew it, we were on the bus, ready to go.
After a quick bus ride, we were at Opening Ceremonies. We stashed our
bags in the "A" U-Haul truck and went to the gathering area. It was
time to begin. A group of men and women brought in flags representing
the people they are walking for, followed by group of survivors
who brought in flags representing events and experiences they are hoping
for. We all had a moment to shout out the names of those we love who
are survivors, fighters, or who were lost to breast cancer. With a
final shout, we were off - to walk 60 miles against this disease.
We
headed off to Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge. We ate lunch at the
base of the Golden Gate, then headed up to walk across the bridge (and I
mean up and up!). We crossed the bridge (along with the tourists, the
bicyclists, and the rush of cars going past). Once off the bridge, we
headed to Fisherman's Wharf to catch a ferry to Treasure Island - our
home away from home (which required another 1.5 mile walk to camp).
Total for today: 20 miles.
We had to set up our tent (a little difficult with a strong headwind), get a shower, and eat a hot dinner. We also went to the main tents to shop a little and get our special buttons. Three of us has surprise chocolates from friends - mine was from Mary, a friend I've never officially met in person, but who has supported me in both San Diego and San Francisco 3-Day walks - what a special surprise and blessing! By this time, Molly and I were exhausted and stayed awake long enough for someone in the next tent to say, "Good Night, John-Boy!" And with that, Day One was in the books.
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| The Karens On The Bus |
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| Sharon and Jo Ready to Walk! |
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| We all walk for someone. |
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| Remembering the names of those we lost. |
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| Because Everyone Deserves a Lifetime. |
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| The first walkers out. |
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| 1200 Walkers Strong! |
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| Molly and Missy-Moo waiting to be scanned out. |
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| A line of walkers. |
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| Team Udderly Pink On The Move! |
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| One of our safety volunteers. |
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| We really should have held on to this cart until Day 3!! |
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| Molly debating the porta-potty experience |
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| Pit Stop!! |
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| We made it to lunch! |
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| Post Lunch - we've got to get to that bridge! |
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| This is how we got to the bridge - from way down yonder! |
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| We made it to the bridge - lunch was down at those buildings to the left! |
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| The Bridge - we saw it from every angle for three days! |
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| Home Sweet Home! |
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| Molly's excitement about sleeping in a tent. |
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| We finished Day One! |
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The Good Stuff From Today: All Things 3-Day; Jo and KP setting up the tents; hot shower and hot dinner; chocolate treat from Mary
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