A South Beach Stroll

It's becoming something of a Roaming Zen tradition to be by the waterfront around the shortest days of the year - it's my way of making the most of the daylight.

We will start December at South Beach. I have mainly wanted to see the new tiled stairs on Beale St, so we will visit those on our way up and over Rincon Hill (which barely scrapes the top 50 on the list of San Francisco hills), as well as passing through South Park, the oldest residential square in the city, and spending time along Brannan Wharf (pictured at sunrise).

Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Please check the forecast and look out for updates if it is going to be rainy. We may go ahead, depending on the conditions.

These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.

Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) or I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.

Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend. Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.