This morning, I explored near our hotel (El Cordova) on Orange Avenue. I noticed some great restaurants - will have to try some of them someday... The weather was good and I enjoyed the beach breezes for a few hours before getting together with my friend Kelly and her husband Doug for lunch at the Rhinoceros Cafe. With the Hotel Del nearby, Coronado is a place I would recommend to everyone! After checking out of the hotel and meeting up with the rest of my crew, we headed to the aircraft. We departed from NAS North Island late in the afternoon (flying with Thor). We stopped (for fuel) at Forbes Field in Topeka. Luckily, they had the kitchen open (we landed at around 2300, just as the field was closing). I have used this airport many times and it is always nice to return for the great Bar-B-Q! The airport treats us really well and it is a fast stop. I wish I had more time to drive a few miles east to Kansas City - sounds like the food gets even better over there... Still fueling our aircraft at midnight.
