San Diego, CA (USA)

Got up around 0800 and we (me and other members of my squadron) left in a 15 passenger van at 0900. Took I-8 over the mountains and got into town around 1100. Spent some time poking around near the beach - and then went over to Point Loma. Got cash from a NFCU ATM at 1300 and ate lunch at Gordon Biersch, a great brew-pub (started at 1345 and spent a few hours there). Some of the guys wanted to stop at an Indian Casino we had passed on the way into town. Reluctantly, I agreed to this plan and ended up losing $100 in short order.  Actually, this is a normal experience for me on Navy group trips to casinos - I then hung out for several more hours while everyone else had their own fun... Drove back to El Centro around 2000.  It was getting dark as we came over the mountains and got a good look at the lights of the Imperial Valley. Called Nicky soon after we got back to the Vacation Inn and talked to her until it was time for bed.  Always a great day when you get to visit San Diego!