Thankful for San Diego

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Hello San Diego! And hello Hyatt Grand in the Gaslamp District. That's downtown to those who don't know. A gorgeous view of the the Coronado Bridge to the south and SeaPort Village and the Midway to the north. Up high on the 25th floor - seagulls fly by (and even land on the ledge outside- totally unafraid) and the USS Roosevelt sailed into the harbor just in time for Thanksgiving. What do I spy first off in the airport? A large, very nicely decorated Christmas tree AND a giant menorah for Hanukkah. Thank, SD. Not much of the latter in Texas.

Ocean Beach provided delicious breakfast, awesome people watching, and the sight of 2 little dogs perched on top of their owner's van. Back to dinner at Old Venice with friends, Debbie and Frank. 30 years ago, I accidentally set the large menu on fire and it remains an ongoing joke. No such mishaps this time.

The weather is San Diego perfect and lunch at Del Mar Plaza with a few pals was just as perfect. Thanksgiving day offered the usual Polish vodka tasting- proving once again if it will take varnish off furniture, it can't be that great to drink! Food abundance with 2 turkeys, piles of mashed potatoes, sweet frosted cookies, expensive Scotch, and wine, wine, wine. Thanks to the Cuz family for outdoing themselves once again, for family, friends, and strangers alike.

Across the street from the Hyatt Grand is a lovely little park dedicated to Martin Luther King. One can't help but notice the beautiful quotes set in the sidewalk. One in particular stood out, especially in this season of consuming indifference and fear of refugees, immigrants, and others in need." I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have 3 meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and freedom for their spirits". And for those who think the transgender bathroom is actually an issue- take a cue from the San Diego airport. They do it right. Thanks, San Diego. Texas and the rest of the country can take notes.

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Photos

Nosy Seagull
Tapping on the window did not scare it away!

Del Mar
Del Mar plaza across from La Auberge

Del Mar Plaza
meeting friends for lunch

Old Venice Restaurant Point Loma
Best Italian food in town.

Polish Vodka
another one bites the dust...

Pre-dinner snacks
Guzik family version of an antipasto appetizer.

Ocean Beach Dogs
2 beachy dogs keeping watch from the top of their van

Stair Picture 2015
A Thanksgiving tradition for many years. Scary! Sexy! Smiling! Sad! Sober? Probably not.

MLK Quote
Particularly relevant in these times of refusing immigrants...

It CAN be Done!
No problems, no worries, no fear. Just do it. Some states can make a note. It's not that hard. Thank you, SD airport.