San Diego - Day 23 - March 6, 2015

This morning Jason came and picked us up and took us to Logan Street down in the barrio at the foot of the Coronado Bridge for some authentic Mexican fare. We were there by 11:30 but you can see from the picture that there was already a line in front of Cuatro Milpas. We had huevos con chorizo, which is a dish with eggs, beans, rice and sausage, fresh tortillas, and some regular tacos and rolled tacos. What the restaurant lacks in ambience and décor it makes up for in taste, authenticity and price.

the line begins before 11:00 and remains until all the food is gone...  but moved quickly

too much food again.  Our 11:30 AM brunch has filled us through this writing 8:00PM!!!  We sent Jason home with two doggie boxes. 

Our Mexican friend el jasonno

who says I never listen? 

San Diego is a multi-cultural city.  Not only is there a huge Hispanic influence but almost every place we've been we've heard the tongues of other countries. 

From there we went over the Coronado bridge and parked just a block off of the main drag, Orange Street. We walked the main street and enjoyed the pretty, quaint homes along the road. Hotel del Coronado was our ultimate destination and we walked there enjoying the shops and lovely homes. We even stopped at an olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop and learned every thing we never knew about them.  For example, I never realized that top shelf balsamic is aged for a minimum of 12 years!!!  No we didn't buy any.  We continued on to the Ferry Landing leaving Jason where he parked his car and stopped for a BOGO ice cream at Cold Stone. Jumped on the ferry and again reveled in the harbor and skyline views on our trip across to Broadway Pier.  From there it was a quick trip to Santa Fe Station, hopped on the Green line to Old Town and then caught the #30 home. We are really getting pretty good with knowing which buses to take.

beautiful cottage bungalow probably worth 1,000,00 on Coronado

The iconic pix of the legendary del Coronado Hotel.  Did I just see the ghosts of Marylin, Tony and Jack?

Mr. Improv with a classic "how to impress and pick up an m&m"  ......  The police simply walked by.   

looks like a post card!  Another nice pix taken by the blogs resident photographer- Sue.  It was quicker to take the 10 minute ferry with the amazing views than the always a bit too entertaining bus ride.  Today's #30 ride to Pacific Beach was another winner.  Always the flavor of a big city.  Nothing dangerous just colorful.    

whose is that behind those Foster Grants? 

we found it fascinating how the planes appear to be at building level as they approach Lindbergh field.  There is only one main runway.  I think because of all the military aircraft that fly in and out of the airbases.

half marathon in SD tomorrow.  Maybe next year I'll run it .... NOT.  Those days are behind me but they have a 5K that I might be able to conquer. 

Thanks Jason for the ride to Coronado and taking us to Cuatro Milpas!!  Another locale checked off our "to do(visit)" list.