27th Anniversary Trip

Kathleen and I spent our 27th Anniversary in San Diego. It was a fun filled visit with may excursions. Stating with a visit to the Pro Shop at Torrey Pines. The 121th U.S. Open had only concluded three days earlier. They were still working on taking down the U.S. Open facilities.

Torrey Pines After the 121th U.S. Open
Torrey Pines After the 121th U.S. Open
Torrey Pines Press Area
Torrey Pines Press Area

We enjoyed walking the streets of downtown to visit Petco Park. We stopped in the Gaslamp Quarter prior to go to the game.

Gaslamp Quarter Sign
Gaslamp Quarter Sign

Once we arrived we walked the parameter of the park and visited the statue of “Mr. Padre” Tony Gwynn

"Mr. Padre" Tony Gwynn
“Mr. Padre” Tony Gwynn
PETCO Park Padre at Home Plate
PETCO Park Padre at Home Plate

There was this great model of the USS Midway on display at PETCO Park.

USS Midway Model PETCO Park
USS Midway Model PETCO Park
Pacific Soul W. Broadway and Pacific Highway San Diego
Pacific Soul W. Broadway and Pacific Highway San Diego

On our Anniversary we started with an extended visit of the USS Midway Museum. We ended the visit with a personal tour of the area around AIMD IM3 my workspace WC 650. Some of the best part as the catwalk under the angle deck we spent time watching the ocean pass by during non flight ops. It was to noisy in this area during flight ops.

Port Catwalk under angle deck looking Aft
Port Catwalk under angle deck looking Aft
Hatch into WC 560
Hatch into WC 560
View from catwalk outside of WC 650
View from catwalk outside of WC 650

After spending the day visiting the USS Midway Museum we went to Dinner. It was great to enjoy a Five Star meal and service.

27th Anniversary Dinner Ruth Chris Embarcadero San Diego
27th Anniversary Dinner Ruth Chris Embarcadero San Diego
27th Anniversary dessert Ruth Chris Embarcadero San Diego
27th Anniversary dessert Ruth Chris Embarcadero San Diego

We spend five hours walking the San Diego Zoo. Great Zoo and really big and hilly. Many canyons to explore. This is what we felt like after our long walk.

After Hours of walking the Zoo
After Hours of walking the Zoo