Impromptu San Diego
 

Since I have the week off, we decided to take an impromptu trip to San Diego. We just checked into the tres swanky W Hotel (we got a killer deal!). We're going to head up to Balboa Park this evening for the Spreckles Organ concert.

Can you be in love with a hotel?

Pics?

I've heard it's wonderful. We're just up the road if you're into watching Polo tomorrow Maddie has Chukkars :)

Is that something a doctor can take care of?

The 'W'. Hmm. I think I've walked past it. Corner location?

What else do you guys have planned? I live here and sometimes, when you liev somewhere, you don't think of fun things to do. So, what are you doing?

You could ride the ferry across to Coronado, walk around. See downtown from the other side.

Have fun!

I don't have anything exciting going on to share. :0(

I wish, then I would own two less horses :D

We stayed at that W several years back, it IS a nice place.

Once Theo's old enough to appreciate the zoo I get the feeling we'll be seeing San Diego a lot more often.

The organ concert was wonderful! I'm not ashamed to say that I love a good organ. There's nothing like hearing one in person; it's the way the sound surrounds you and travels through you.

This morning, we had breakfast at the hotel. I don't think we'll be eating many meals here. The food is very good, but very expensive (and you don't get very much). We walked down to the Maritime Museum and toured the Star of India. After that, Bill convinced me to tour the Soviet submarine there.

Before you board they have a sign with a teeny hole in it. It says that you must be able to fit through the hole in order to tour the sub! I was able to squeeze through, but it was not very dignified. Anyway, there are four of these tiny watertight doors in the sub that you have to crawl through. And I swear they got smaller and smaller as you went!

What struck me the most about the sub was how poorly the construction seemed. Bill remarked that it looked like something someone built in their backyard. The hull was warped and lumpy. (How do you get lumpy steel?) The interior walls were mad of cheap plywood. Everything just looked cheap and jury-rigged. This was the height of Soviet naval technology? Hunt For Red October it ain't!

After a forgettable lunch at a place on the waterfront we returned to the hotel about 1:00 to find the room hadn't been made up. this was a disappointment; we had planned on relaxing for a few hours there before heading out to the Gaslamp Quarter. Bill called the front desk. It turns out the hotel only cleans rooms in the afternoon! wtf? They promised to send someone right up, so we retired to the "Living Room" (lobby) to take advantage of the free WiFi there.

Anyway... That's it for now!

If don't already have plans for dinner, we are big fans of Lou and Mickeys. Pricey, but good.

Have you already done the Midway? Been to the Cabrillo Monument/lighthouse in Pt. Loma?

I imagine you guys have been here before? is there a game while you are in town? LOL Do you care? :D

Enjoy your time. I wish I had something interesting to invite you to/suggest but I am a bust. I think tonight we're doing a bike class at REI. Maybe pick up In & Out. Whooot!!

Oh, and thanks for the info about that sub. I would probably suffocate.

Do you know, I have never heard the Organ @ the Pavillion? Isn't is beautiful?

I've done both of those. Loved the Midway (I want to take my Dad there - as an old Navy dog, he will love it) and enjoyed the lighthouse.

Kevy, my dad would have loved it, too. He split his years between the Air Force and Navy.

And, the locations!! Beautiful! There are hikes to be done up at the lighthouse, too. If you head down towards the tide pools, even more.

While is it warmer this week, I hope that means that the skies are more clear.

On a clear day, you can see forever!!! :D

Or at least until next week...

Last night we went down to the Gaslamp Quarter an walked around. We picked an Italian restaurant called d'Medici based on the menu. The interior was "Fancy Restaurant Cliche". Rococo chairs with gold brocade, "Venician" plaster walls, Crystal chandeliers, silver chargers, waiters right out of a Godfather movie...etc. They took our drink orders. I ordered lemonade; and when it came, I was a little concerned that it tasted just like Countrytime Lemonade Mix. With more than a little trepidation, we ordered. When the food came and we tasted it, all our fears went out the window. It was marvelous!

Today we went back to Balboa Park to the San Diego Art Museum. There are two exhibits there right now that we wanted to see; Heroes: Mortals & Myths in Ancient Greece and an exhibit on Toulouse-Lautrec. The Toulouse-Lautrec exhibit is huge, and well worth the visit. It was the highlight of our day.

After Lunch and finishing the museum we drove over to Hillcrest and walked around. We saw an "I (heart) Bacon" t-shirt in a store window. Bill said that I just had to get one, but the largest size they had was a large. Le sigh.

We're back in the hotel now. We haven't decided what to do for dinner yet. Tomorrow, we come home.

I was walking through Hillcrest with my daughter a couple of Friday nights ago. What a busy place! It was fun. We were able to walk from her apartment and up to the shops/restaurants.

I didn't know there was so much going on there.

Aw, did you ask if they had a bigger shirt or could order it?

I'm sure I cam find it online, but the moment is over.

We're home. Photos forthcoming.

LOL Oh, hey, that is the best way to shop. Let the moment pass. Keep a memory. Take a picture. Much more cost effective. :0)

Looking forward to photos.

Oh... And this one is for Lisa. Check out the buffed pug with the cocktail...

What was the name of the Hotel again?....looks lovely.

Absolutely wonderful photos! :snap:

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I believe there are at least 10 photos of € in that exact pose.

Or to really tie it together, there is one of him in that basic pose with a pug in his lap! He used it as an avatar for a while.

It sounds like you had lots of fun. Thanks for the great pics, as always!

Is that a pug in your lap, or are you just...oh, nevermind.