Weekend in San Diego

First off, get well soon to cousin Wayne Wollmuth. Keep battling.

I was in Los Angeles for a company meeting last week. Decided to drive to San Diego Friday evening after the meetings ended. Being a big baseball fan I wanted to see the new stadium of the San Diego Padres. Watched 2 great games against the Cincinnati Reds. Padres won them both. I didn't dress warm enough thinking the weather in San Diego has got to be warm in the evening - right? Wrong, it really cooled off. A t-shirt wasn't enough.

When I visit a city I like to try to do something there I've never done before. Having been to San Diego several times I wondered what would be something new to see. Settled on a tour of the USS Midway which is now docked in San Diego as a naval museum. Really interesting. But, it's a good thing I didn't serve in the Navy on a carrier. I must have bumped my head 3 times on the low clearance ceilings. In a small park next to the carrier is a large (and I mean large) statue of the famous photo from New York at the end of WWII. It's the one with the Navy sailor kissing the nurse in the white uniform. Check out the size in the photo. Note the people at the bottom of the picture.

I got so tired walking and exploring the city that I took in the new Star Trek movie at a downtown theatre. Great flick for those into the sci-fi, action type of movie. I would highly recommend it. If any of you ever get to San Diego be sure to explore a part of the city called the "Gaslamp District". The area has many early 20th century buildings with great restaurants and shops galore.

Take care everyone,
Greg Wollmuth
Seattle