Well, we're back. Let me say that San Diego is a lovely town with friendly people and a lot to offer. We had ourselves quite a time, and I would very much liek to go back.
We stayed at a loverly hotel just off Balboa Park, The Balboa Park Inn.
It was made up of several former small apartment buildings, and each room was given a unique theme. We stayed in The Orient Express.
Jamie poses in our fabulous suite
The evening we arrived we went on a harbor tour and got a good look at some naval vessels, some cargo vessels, Coronado Island, etc... Very nice. The tour guide was deemed controversial, but all in all, it was an interesting tour.
The next morning we got up early, got breakfast, and headed for the San Diego Zoo (only a few blocks from the hotel).
Gorillas rampaged all about the park. We feared for our very lives.
Joining us on our trip were Jamie's brother, Doug... His lady-friend, Kristen, and Jamie's pal, Heather "H" Wagner.
Doug, Kristen, H, Jamie
The best transit at the San Diego Zoo? Skycar!
Heather spots a loose gorilla in a passing Skycar
San Diego is also home to a few Giant Pandas. These guys are terribly endangered.
This Panda is trying to sleep one off after yet another night out with the hippos.
Jamie was delighted to see the Pandas. It was a highlight of our visit to the San Diego Zoo. Especially with all the loose gorillas causing so much trouble.
Jamie is delighted to have seen a Panda. Up until this point, she's usually only eaten them.
Toward the end of the day, we paused at the Elephant Exhibit.
Nothing finishes off a day like an elephant.
We didn't have a shot at finishing seeing the whole zoo. The place is enormous and very hilly. I could have easily done another whole day at the zoo, and hope to return soon to see the rest of the exhibits.
I didn't take too many pictures after this, but we went for a lovely dinner last night at Prado restaurant. It was a lot of fun, and it was significantly better than the dinner at the tourist trap we'd gone to the night before.
Today we got up and ran over to Coronado Island. Very nice place with a lot of history.
At any rate, hope you all had a good weekend. We sure did.
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