So, there’s been a military theme to this trip so far – appropriate considering yesterday was Pearl Harbor Day. We continue the trend today. We drove into downtown San Diego and visited the USS Midway Museum. More history here. Very, very interesting. We spent about three hours on board visiting the hangar deck, the flight deck, the crew quarters, the bridge, the pilot briefing rooms, and more. We had good chats with volunteer docents who served on the Midway.
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Before and after boarding the Midway, we visited some close-by attractions: the Taffy 3 Memorial, the Kiss, the National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military, and the site of San Diego’s old Lane Field where Ted Williams got his minor league start.
Finally, it was time for a late lunch. Based on advice from friend Kris from Scottsdale, we searched out a Roberto’s Tacos – fish tacos for Elaine, beef tacos for me. Superb. Thanks, Kris.
Then home for naps, cocktails on a chilly but sunny balcony, some television, and bed. Last full day tomorrow.
So much military history in San Diego. USS Midway must have been fascinating, definitely a city in itself. Can’t imagine sleeping in those bunks. I never knew there was a statue of that WW II kiss.
Roberto’s tacos look delish.
Enjoy your final day. Safe drive home.
Thanks for info on Midway – need to visit next time we are in SanDiego!
Let oks like lots to see – usually just go there and hang out at Hotel Del Coronado – gorgeous old hotel I love!!
Sounds like great visit!! Safe travels home!!
Thanks for the pictures. I love the wildlife pictures and that unusual orange-red flower. Looks like you have a prime balcony for ocean viewing, sunset viewing and star gazing/ waning full moon and Mars and Jupiter. Don’t need to tell you to have fun.