San Francisco, March 1977. I had just finished my first business trip to the USA, and was now spending a few days walking around San Francisco. I loved the place to the point that I had changed a flight so I could stay an extra two days. At Fisherman’s Wharf I chatted with a couple.…… Continue reading The Time I Visited a Moonie Commune
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The Time I Visited a Moonie Commune.
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San Francisco Hike
A 7-hour hike around San Francisco was our antidote for jet lag. At the Pacific Ocean, fog probably rendered this camera obscura ineffective.
9 Things I did around San Diego
USS Midway. I’m just back from a few days in San Diego. My partner was attending a conference, so I took advantage of a Delta Airlines two-for-one coupon, and a “free” hotel room. I explored parts of San Diego, and also went down the coast to the Mexican border and up the coast towards Los…… Continue reading 9 Things I did around San Diego
9 Things I Did Around San Diego
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Balboa Park
Walked through Balboa Park. Had my nephews been with me, I would have insisted we all ride this train whether they wanted to or not.
San Clemente
Trail, track, and pier converged at San Clemente.
1888 Wooden Pier
Rode Amtrak to Oceanview, California. Walked the 1888 wooden pier before continuing to San Clemente for the night.
LRT to Mexican Border
Rode the San Diego Blue Line to the end of the trolley/LRT line at the US/Mexico border. I collect ends of lines.
USS Midway
Walked past the USS Midway on our way to the ferry to go cycling on Catalina. The Midway was commissioned 1945; it served in Desert Storm.