3363 Ocean Front Walk: San Francisco

3363 Ocean Front Walk is the physical link in the lives of four individuals who crossed paths at the Mission Beach residence of Charles R. Magel, retired philosophy professor and animal rights pioneer.

Many days were spent surfing at dawn in front of the house, sharing waves, skating on the boardwalk, watching the sky change colors at sunset, and sharing vegetarian meals with the Professor.

The House, a classic San Diego beach shack built in 1954, had a living room view of the Pacific and breaking waves. It was a life-changing crossroad for many who entered its threshold and came to know Charley, discover yoga, vegetarianism, and a life-long relationship with the ocean.

The 92 year-old professor passed away, the old house has been demolished, and another piece of Mission Beach history has disappeared. Fortunately, the memories will be safe as well as a long lasting friendship forged by those wonderful days at the beach.

Monday, July 30, 2007

San Francisco

Japanese Gardens.

SF Buddha

Pathways.

Tribute to the Beatnik generation.

Ari checking the surf in OB.
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The weekend in San Francisco has been a success. I enjoyed walking around Chinatown early in the morning and practicing qi gong in public areas, surrounded by hundreds of elderly practioners; I also managed to alternate the urban vibe of downtown with the quiet coastal pace of Ocean Beach. Finally, a visit to the Japanese Gardens and Buena Vista Park completed my short vacation. I met with Ari on his way to Mount Shasta on Friday afternoon and I spent a few hours with Heidi and Anthony on Saturday morning.

1 Comments:

The Colonel said...: The Colonel has spent much time on those OB bluffs, trying to think of reasons NOT to paddle out. The Bushmills and Guinness always tasted much better when he did actually paddle though.; 1:54 PM