Jack London Square on the waterfront in Oakland. The only thing that remotely reflects anything related to Jack London, is this statue of him. Such a great writer, adventurer, and man-of-the-world deserves a little more recognition than a eponymously named tourist trap and a somewhat interesting statue.
It was early morning on this day, and nobody but the workers that make the place a happy place were about. A nice marine layer, the screech of gulls, and the always pleasant smell of ocean.
I don't know what else to say here. I like Jack London's work and felt obligated to at least visit the statue while in town. Given the mostly hellish nature of Oakland these days, at least there is still a little something to reminisce about. Plus, a visit seemed natural given all the other Literature related stops I've made on this trip.
Jack London.com
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