So... that's it. I cut ties with my job in San Diego. No more week-long visits every other month. No more business trips (at least not in the near future). No more hope of renewing my California driver's license.
But... I did spend one last, glorious week there last month. Here's the picture postcard version:
There was ice skating...
Ice skating at Horton Plaza The kid next to me is making the same face. |
The restaurant features dishes from scratch and superb beverages.
(Try the pickle back shot. Whiskey with a pickle juice chaser. Sounds gross, I know. But seriously. Delicious.)
Dress code at Quality Social: "If it's on the Jersey Shore, it's not getting through the door." |
You can see San Diego Bay from the market |
Fresh local produce... |
... and some of the best uni in the world. Served fresh at the market. |
Then I filled my belly with Mexican food and fusion delights...
Avocado and heirloom radish salad |
Braised pork belly |
Pizza with spinach and locally-grown mushrooms |
...and the Botanical House...
Botanical House at Balboa Park |
One of several giant ficus trees in Balboa Park |
View from Alcazar Garden |
Unfortunately, with work and family obligations, I did not get a chance to run with my long-time running buddies... but while I've said goodbye to a San Diego paycheck, I'm not leaving forever. The big difference is that on the next trip, I'll be 100% tourist!
What places would you want to visit "one last time" if you were leaving your hometown?
What places would you want to visit "one last time" if you were leaving your hometown?
Have you ever eaten uni (sea urchin)?
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