As often happens around the holidays, families have members in motion- 100 million Americans will be traveling this weekend more than 50 miles by car. How many will be flying? A lot less. But, with air fares dynamically priced(adjusted to accommodate market forces, ie. numbers of buyers) prices on the day of are priced much lower.
So, the Mayor was driving to SFO this morning at dawn to facilitate the schedule of family members embarking on a transcontinental flight. It is a beautiful morning as we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, looking east as a few clouds, tinted orange on the bottom, announced the coming sunrise. We gazed at "The Rock", the storied former federal prison of Alcatraz, as tidal currents swirled about its mid-channel position. The southern tip of Angel Island was seen, but its wind mill towers were lost in the morning mists.
Not a boat nor a ship could be found anywhere, the usual fishing boats snug at their berths at Fishermens' Wharf and Pier 39. The Marin Headlands, guarding the Gate, were devoid of hikers and photographers, thrill seekers, and dawn watchers. Traffic, as expected was non-existent. We passed through Golden Gate Park, on down 19th Avenue, the pitted excuse for a highway, a civic embarrassment, and a bane to all drivers. I hit one pothole that was almost invisible until the last minute and let out a curse directed at Mayor Ed Lee and his board of supervisors who can approve a billion dollar subway extension to Chinatown, but can't pave a major cross City artery. Shame on them and the City for punishing drivers by neglect of 19th Avenue.
Arriving at SFO, we cruised to Terminal 1 for Southwest Air, found a curbside spot, and gave our family members a hug and a kiss as they picked up the luggage from the trunk and headed for the gate(security screening, etc.). They were right on time- with plenty of time to sit, have a coffee, and rest before boarding. Experienced travelers, they know the benefits of early arrival.
We'll be back again to retrieve them on -----New Year's Day. Another day with discounted fares.
Merry Christmas from Tahoma
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