Slight hijack but about California (I hate LA)
I spent three days in San Diego last week.
This was view from my hotel room which was on the Navy Amphibious Base on Coronado Island.
This is view from other side of the hotel. The Navy Seals train along the beach. I was too lazy to get shots of them working out on the beach in the mornings.
One of the aircraft carriers (USS John C. Stennis) was mobilizing while we were heading out one day. So impressive to see a massive carrier on the move. Kinda have to be there to appreciate it.
View from my table at lunch on Coronado Island.
Went to Sea World (always when I get a chance. Love that place)
Walked around Balboa Park. Morning marine layer of clouds finally burned off.
Had some Margaritas at the Del Coronado hotel and then some more along with some Mexican food across the street at nice little restaurant hidden behind the main street down an alley. The Name escapes me!
I've said it before, I liked living in California in the 70's when it wasn't crowded. These days, I can only tolerate a couple days in the state and only in San Diego where the weather is so nice...even then, there's too many damn people. I wouldn't go near LA. San Francisco is worth a trip for sight seeing if you've never been.
I was stopped three times on way to California from AZ. Twice by border patrol and then the fruit inspection peeps.