SF Air Show

This last weekend was absolutely gorgeous here. Temps in the 80's and lots of sun! It was the perfect opportunity for us to head into the city for the Fleet Week Air Show. We don't venture downtown very often. It's usually a giant pain with traffic jams galore. Our trip in was surprisingly easy. We barely slowed down at all, drove right to our reserved parking spot, walked across the street, and found a perfect seat along the waterfront in front of Ghiradelli Square.

It was Fleet Week in San Fran so there were lots of ships and sailors in town. Most of the boats were open for free tours during the day. We didn't make it onto any of the boats because I was focused on seeing the jets. I really like planes. Like a lot. So my family humored me and we sat on our perch and had a picnic lunch while watching some amazing aerial acts.

View of the bay from our seats.

 

I think my very favorite part of the entire 4 hour show was when they flew in a United 747 right over the bay in front of us several times and even over us. It was 300 feet above the water and so gigantic. I loved it! Those planes are so impressive to see in flight up close! I know I'm a plane geek.  These pics don't even do it justice. It was an amazing sight.

The finale of the show was the Blue Angels. It was fun to see them again. They were always a favorite of mine from watching them fly over my house in Hillsboro. I love how loud they are. They always put on a good show.

Once the show ended we spent some time walking along the waterfront. We found a few of the boats to look at. We just missed the touring times, but it was neat to see them. Here's a cool submarine used in WWII. Maybe next year we will come back to tour the ships.

We tried to wait out the crowds for a bit with our stroll. We got some ice cream and found a neat pumpkin display. Then we headed for home. It took us a REALLY long time to get to the Bay Bridge. I thought we would never make it out. And that is why we hardly ever make the trek downtown.

I'm so glad we did it though. It's way easier to give in to the laziness and just stay home, but adventures together are worth it. I think everyone had a good time too.