San Diego, California

Pretty city, nice people.




Hugh navel base, although my pictures did no justice.




Coffe was a good in San Diego, however, it seemed a croissant is mandatory with breakfast.  I ordered eggs, they came served in a croissant.

Home of the Padres.

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