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Posted By: Ricky Lee McBroom
Date: Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:34 p.m.

Day 8 (June 25): Las Vegas, NV > San Diego, CA

Another relatively short day in the saddle (316 miles). But we have family in San Diego & wanted to get an early start. So, despite being out late, we were up and moving by 06:30, and on the road by 08:00.

Near Nevada-California line

Given the stifling hot temps of the previous day, we expected more of the same. But the day started off cool, and we had to don our jackets. "It won't last," I told Pam. "We'll be sweltering again by noon." But much to my surprise, it stayed cool all day long, even across the Mojave desert. Indeed, Pam wore her jacket all day, except for a few minutes during the rest stops.

We made good time to the California state line. I was, initially, a little taken aback. California has this almost mythical reputation, at least with us Eastern types. So I expected.. well, I dunno what I expected, exactly. But I didn't expect it to look exactly like Nevada. Smiley

World's Tallest Thermometer, Baker, CA

We'd planned on taking a side-trip through Death Valley. But when we got to Baker, 'The Gateway To Death Valley', and learned that it would add a minimum of 4 hours to the trip, we decided to skip it.

We continued on towards San Diego, and things soon became more upscale and more like my idealized California.

Near San Bernadino, CA

One thing I should have expected, but didn't, was the horrendous traffic. We hit a traffic jam in San Bernadino, and two in San Diego. I am not happy! Madness! I am not happy! But we soldiered on, and arrived at our family's home at 15:30.

Victoria & Anthony

Pam & Collette

Pam's step-daughter and grand-children (by her previous marriage), and great folks! She hadn't seen them for more than 5 years, and she lost no time in catching up. That made for a busy few hours, and it was soon time for dinner.

Downtown San Diego

We took a stroll around the harbor, and checked out the Maritime Museum;

San Diego Bay

Maritime Museum, San Diego

Maritime Museum, San Diego

Then it was off to a great dinner;

Anthony's Fish Grotto, San Diego

Mmmm, mmmm, good! I recommend their home-brewed Pale Ale, too. Smiley

A full day.. maybe the best of the trip so far! Thumbs Up for this Watch

-Ricky

Messages In This Thread

Off Topic or Non-Watch related PostCheckin' in from the road-day8.. Post contains Picture(s) (views: 60)
Ricky Lee McBroom -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:34 p.
Great shots Ricky! Another great trip! Thumbs Up for this Watch SmileyPost contains no message text
Mike D -- Monday, 27 June 2005, at 4:03 a.m.
Great Photos, Ricky Thumbs Up for this Watch!Thanks Smiley Safe travels and have fun Thumbs Up for this WatchPost contains no message text
Mark S. -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 11:14 p.m.
Great shots! Thanks!Post contains no message text (views: 1)
Jeff Hargrave -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 10:26 p.m.
Thanks Ricky for the continuing Watch Fair or Travel ReportThumbs Up for this Watch Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 1)
Reto -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 9:24 p.m.
Thanks for the pictorial Ricky. Post contains no message text (views: 1)
Kelly M. Rayburn -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 9:03 p.m.
Nice pics! Post contains no message text (views: 2)
Micha -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:52 p.m.
Met friends in SD (La Jolla actually) in December...beautiful area Thumbs Up for this Watch Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 3)
TMK -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:47 p.m.
Thanks for the Watch Fair or Travel Report pictorial, Ricky! Smiley Post contains no message text (views: 2)
Zeb -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:42 p.m.
nice Pictures Thumbs Up for this Watch Post contains no message text (views: 3)
UVox -- Sunday, 26 June 2005, at 8:37 p.m.

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