Damn this fog...ruining what I had planned on being such a perfect weekend. Finally getting to see you, and in the City of all places. I suppose I should be thankful that our schedules allowed any time at all.
Still, it's so dreadfully wet and thick out, though warm, kind of makes strolling down Haight Street sound unappealing. What say we go on a little exploration of the coastline?
You throw a thick sweater over that sexy summer dress you're wearing, and our adventure begins. Over the Golden Gate we go, and not even the thick fog can dim the awe-inspiring beauty of the city as seen through the spans of the bridge. North we drive, through Marin County, cutting over to the coast; what gorgeous country we pass, the cliffs overlooking the ocean as the waves crash into shore. Dark and gloomy yes, but still dramatic enough to make us think we've been placed inside some painting come-to-life.
We're not speaking much, content just to ride hand-in-hand, absorbing the atmosphere around us. The wind starts to pick up, howling at us, shaking the car as we speed around each curve. Not much traffic out today, the road is ours alone. Surely this must be what the edge of the earth looks like, cliffs falling away into the roiling sea, dark clouds barely visible through the thick fog.
Off in the distance, a light glimmers, blinking on and off, growing brighter as we drive on. It's the Point Arena lighthouse, the bright light a comfort to us even on the land, easy to imagine how thankful the ancient sailors must have felt upon spying that winking eye through their scopes. The beacon seems to pull us in, guiding us safely through the fog.
Here's the sign announcing the turn-off to the tower, I look at you, your eyes signal yes, and in we pull. Hard to believe the lighthouse is open this dreary day, but it is, though empty save for a lonely tourguide. Happy just to see another living soul, the guide gives us her friendly spiel, and we learn more about lighthouses and fresnel lenses than we'd ever care to remember. It's her lunchhour, so rather than climbing up the tower with us, she merely unlocks the door, and points us on our way.
Up we go, a spiral staircase like none we've ever seen, narrow steps that seem endless, around and around we go, 100, now 200, my lungs seem about to burst. Still, each time I look up, I see your sexy ass swaying with each step you take, and my energy is renewed. I drop back a few steps, peek up and smile. I'd follow that sight all the way to heaven if given the chance.