A crosswalk just south of the one directly in front of the Ferry Building, facing east.  The Embarcadero was later closed to foot traffic in preparation for the purported appearance of the torch at Justin Herman Plaza for the closing ceremonies.  For an explanation and additional photos of my experience during the relay please see <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San_Francisco_Bay_Area/San_Francisco/2008_Olympic_Torch_Relay" class="mw-redirect" title="User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San Francisco Bay Area/San Francisco/2008 Olympic Torch Relay">User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San Francisco Bay Area/San Francisco/2008 Olympic Torch Relay</a>.
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