Saturday oct 15, 2005

Oct 15, 2005

Had some time to explore Joshua tree and then drove to San Deigo. We both just loved the rock formations and the odd shaped Joshua trees. Did a quick hike (yes-can you believe i even can say that word). We wanted to see the 40 ft Joshua tree before we left. Finally-giving up- on the way out- I asked "where is the 40' joshua tree" ranger replied "it died 7 years ago in a fire"

Stopped by Palm Springs on the way to San Diego. Laura wanted to see Mission Hills golf course--we think that's where the Dinah shore gold classic is played. We gave up looking for it and settled for a photo of "Dinah Shore Drive" --maybe it died 7 years ago in a fire (tee-hee)

Arrived in San Diego-at dusk. We were able to see the sunset at Cabrillo National Monument. It offers a great view of downtown San Diego and the harbor. The national cemetary is up there and wow--they have a great resting place--what a view.

Tried to hook up with Lisa Baker. She's a friend from Charleston that just moved to San Diego. We were supposed to try and meet for dinner but we never heard back from her. Ended up having the worst soup ever at some City Deli in the "Hillcrest" district.

Decided to sleep in the car in the Super 8 motel parking lot.

by the way--in the 7 eleven parking lot-some woman in the passenger seat wouldn't stop staring at laura--and i mean staring. Laura really thinks she thought she was someone famous.