Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary - MindStormPhoto

The San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge celebrated its 75th anniversary on May 27, 2012. Lorraine (Evelyn's college roomate) and Alex Fabros invited us along on their sailboat to see the fireworks celebration from the water side. Though always cold on the bay, this was a great way to see the show, and to reconnect with long-time friends we had seen for awhile.

Alex is owner, along with Lorraine. They invited us for a boat cruise to watch the Golden Gate Bridge 75th anniversary fireworks.

Skywriter was flying overhead with anniversary wishes and insurance advertsiements

Alex gives his safety speech.

the skipper comes aboard

Before heading out, we stop by Pier 39 sea lion docks to gawk at the tourists.

Our skipper kept us on track the whole time

Alex (the boat owner) took it easy and regailed us with stories

Lorraine (co-owner) was Evelyn's college roommate, and still keeps in touch.

Looking back at San Francisco, we can Coit Tower lit up in bridge colors for the anniversary.

Coit Tower, in bridge colors for the anniversary, overlooks Pier 39.

Alex and Lorraine (co-owners of the boat) relax on the way out to the fireworks.

Alex and Lorraine (co-owners of the boat) relax on the way out to the fireworks.

evelyn bundles up as it gets chilly waiting for fireworks to start.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.

Shooting fireworks proves to be a challenge from a moving boat platform.