We've had a chance to explore our area where we are living- Cole Valley or Upper Haight as some refer to it. We've discovered this is a great area accessible to many things such as- key bus stops, Haight/Ashbury area, and most important Golden Gate Park! Every day we try and run or bike through the park. It is so big that you can run or bike a different route every day and not ever get bored. The grounds are so lush and filled with huge pines, eucalyptus and oak trees everywhere. There are tons of flowers and plants lining the streets and trails and palm trees all over too. It is very well kept and is generally bustling with people riding, running, rollerblading, doing yoga, etc. Typically, we run 4-5 miles on streets and trails that wind around. There are even buffalo in this huge open field just hanging out?! Also in the park is the huge Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Gardens and several small lakes, waterfalls scattered all over. With the weather being perfect every day and the park just 2 blocks from where we live there's really no excuse to not exercise every day!
