Give me a raise!

One of the best perks of working on the South Bank is being able to "walk the bridges" over lunch.  I get an up close and personal view of the Jacksonville skyline and on occasion, I catch a group of dolphins playing along the river walk.

Friday, as I embarked on my normal trek, my train of thought was suddenly interrupted by blaring sirens. I looked around and noticed a group of sail boats approaching. They were going to raise the bridge!

Now I've long known that the Main Street bridge is a "vertical lift" bridge and I've impatiently waited in my car as the boats passed through, delaying my crossing.  But I have never been ON the bridge as it was raised.

Bridge attendants dressed in neon vests encouraged me to wait on the "observation deck" ( I guess the bridge architects always planned for spectators) and I waved back enviously at the boat passengers as they drifted by and I snapped a few pics. 

In short, the bridge raising was a welcome interruption in my walk and I hope one day it could be for you as well.  Just another cool little thing to appreciate about out city. (On a side note, If anyone knows what these people are doing right to be sailing on my work day, please contact me via the "Contact Me" box below.)