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View from Baker's beach.
Mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End. You can fish or check out the shorelife along the beach and rocky shoreline.
A mighty lucky shot of Cemex liveried 66780 on 09/10/18 working 6M73 1050 Doncaster Up Decoy-Toton North Yd through Stanton Gate, to get it on the Up Fast here is quite an event.. I only went as a just in case..
"Sólo en nuestra soledad somos nuestra verdad".
---- Ortega y Gasset -----
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Its that gate again! Another shot from my misty morning walk on Sunday morning.
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From the San Francisco side at night. Truly a beautiful sight but not quite the magnificence I expected. So glad it's cooler weather in the Houston area. May be about time to start seeing Houston as a tourist might see it.
This iconic site is a must for visitors to Kyoto, Japan. And I was early enough to avoid the normal crowds that date:-)
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours to walk up. [Source: Wikipedia]
It is reachable by the path lined with thousands of vermilion Torii gates, known as Senbon Torii 千鳥居, like these shown in the photo. These Torii gates are donations by individuals and companies, and the donator's name and the date of the donation are inscribed on each gate. The cost starts around 400,000 yen for a small sized gate and increases to over one million yen for a large gate. [Source: Japan Guide]
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Small Torii Ema at Fushimi Inari Taisha:
Fushimi Inari Taisha, located in Kyoto, Japan, is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a stunning pathway up the sacred Mount Inari. Among these gates, visitors can find small torii ema, which are wooden plaques shaped like torii gates. These ema hold significant cultural and spiritual meaning in Japanese Shinto practices.
The torii ema at Fushimi Inari Taisha serve as a medium for worshippers to convey their wishes and prayers to the kami (deities). The torii shape symbolizes the gateway between the physical and spiritual worlds, making it a fitting form for these prayer plaques. By writing their wishes on these ema, visitors hope to receive blessings and guidance from the kami.
Wishes and Prayers:
Visitors to Fushimi Inari Taisha write a variety of wishes and prayers on the torii ema. Common themes include:
• Health and Well-being: Many people pray for good health, recovery from illness, and overall well-being for themselves and their loved ones.
• Success and Prosperity: Wishes for success in business, academic achievements, and financial prosperity are frequently seen.
• Love and Relationships: Prayers for finding love, strengthening relationships, and family harmony are also common.
• Protection and Safety: Some visitors seek protection from harm, safe travels, and general safety in their daily lives.
The process of writing and hanging a torii ema is a ritual in itself. Visitors purchase the ema from the shrine, write their wishes or prayers on it, and then hang it on designated racks or walls within the shrine grounds. This act is believed to help manifest their desires and connect them with the spiritual realm.
Of course on our bucket list at our stay in San Francisco and Sausalito later. Hard to catch, mostly covered in strong fog. Finally on our last day with some nice light.
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took a total of 1,604 days or a little over 4 years and 4 1/2 months. Work began on January 5, 1933, and the Bridge opened to vehicular traffic on May 28, 1937. It is the most photographed bridge in the world and it was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The bridge is constantly being painted to maintain its vibrancy. Its International Orange color is made by Sherwin Williams and it was chosen because it blends well with the span's natural setting. The bridge carries about 112,000 vehicles per day according to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District and in a single month, the bridge normally makes close to $1.9M in revenue.