While there is a lot to do in San
Diego, most of them aren't going to be done on this trip, as
mentioned the temperatures, crowds, remaining COVID threats, well, so
many things just aren't appealing. We have managed to play tourist
from time to time. Over the next several days I will be posting some of our adventures.
Balboa Park
Okay so this one was rather
disappointing to us. Balboa Park boasts 17 museums and cultural
institutions, 90% were closed when we were there. Kind of takes the
fun out of things. We did enjoy the many pocket gardens, so that was
something. One of the places of interest to me would have been the
Botanical Museum, but, alas, that is closed indefinitely. Maybe next
trip. Basically, the only things available besides the gardens were a
whole lot of street vendors. There is a beautiful old carousel there
and would have loved to perhaps take a ride on it but it only goes
once every hour and the line was already lengthen with a 45 minute
wait.
Unfortunately for reasons never to be known, we didn't take many pictures there and those we took didn't come out. Oh well, at least we can say we went to Balboa Park. Again,
perhaps when we come back to the area things will be different and we
can enjoy more.
Whale Watch
Oh now this was fun. We went out on
the San Diego Whale Watch boat. We always enjoy this type of
activity. You had to make advanced reservations and only about half
the usual amount of people were allowed per trip. (Social Distancing
is something I hope continues) The crew was friendly and the captain
was a wealth of information on the area and the sea life. We didn't
see any of the big whales but oh my, the sea was filled with dolphins
and porpoises. Also saw Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, and many shore birds
including pelicans, and a egret rather interested in the sleeping Sea
lions.
Was fun watching one of the deck hands save a balloon! What a cheer that went up from all on board.
Would recommend this to anyone looking for something to do.
Ta!
Made up for the lack of photos in Balboa Park with the many here,
Enjoy the Dolphins and Friends Show!
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