Saturday morning we hopped the Coaster Train in Encenitas & road it
down the coast to downtown San Diego ending at the Old Train Station.
Then walked over to Sea Port Village on the waterfront. The Dinner Cruises
were all booked for the day..... So we shopped for some sweat jackets so we
wouldn't be cold for the fireworks in the evening. When it's so hot in
Phoenix who thinks of bringing a jacket!!! The night before we had gotten
chilled. Imagine that!!!! The weather was wonderful! Checked out the
little shops and decided to reserve a Seal Tour Ride for later & then rode the Coaster
back to Encenitas to get our car, turn around & come right back. We were
planning all this on the fly.
Along the way we came upon this huge Aircraft Carrier in the dock & it
said "Midway" It was the real U.S.S. Midway now a museum. A fellow
walker told us that he was envolved in the big events planned for the
evening on the Midway. They had 2,500 people booked for dinner &
party for the evening & the 4th of July fireworks.
We viewed America's finest city...on a Boat with Wheels.....from sea &
land. The fully narrated tour winds through San Diego streets before
splashing down for a cruise into the picturesque waters of San Diego Bay.
It's San Diego's only amphibious tour! We saw the old "Star of India"
& other historic ships tied up at the docks. They have tours for those also.
"The Star of India" was acquired in 1927. She is set out to sea at least once
a year. Maritime Museum has a reputation for excellence in restoring,
maintaining & operating historic vessels. We saw pelicans & seals &
enjoyed a cruise around the bay. Someone even recognized a celebrity
in one of the big boats that came right up to us. Boats, Boats, & more
boats, all kinds. Wow! It was pretty cool just driving right into the
bay & cruising, then driving right out again. The Seal cost $250,00.
Loved all the water & cool breezes.
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