Good morning world! Elinka shouts in her pajamas and calls for Vuki, who is going for breakfast. I'm packing my suitcase. Eli is still trying out her new skateboard and looking important. When I see her with that board in her hand, it reminds me of my teenage experience when my sister Blanche briefly lent me her red skateboard to try. I started rolling, turned, and fell. Ugly enough that I left the doctor's office with a damaged joint capsule and a fracture. Due to better healing, my arm was put in a cast at an angle that hindered my movement, and it took a long time to heal. My sister was amazing, caring, and held my hand the whole time until we reached the hospital. Some pains we simply feel our whole lives.
Just a few minutes from the motel, we arrive at a place that engulfs me for several hours! Liberty Station, a former naval training center, is now a cultural, educational, and sports hub. It's a place where you can spend hours strolling and admiring the Spanish colonial style, art galleries, picnic greens, an amazing gourmet market, stylish cafés, and interesting pop-up shops. It's the place you want to be. Moreover, it's located in the bay of San Diego, and when you take a moment to sit on a bench, you get a perfect view of Downtown and its skyscrapers in the background. Airplanes fly by frequently, making you feel like you can touch them at any moment. Next to me, an old lady is painting the landscape on her canvas. Nearby, a squirrel is frolicking, and people along the bay are running, rollerblading, cycling, or heading to the meadow or paddleboarding. And that's our case. On a paddleboard, the world is even more adventurous. While sailing, Eli collects trash, and passersby thank her for cleaning up their beautiful bay. The sun shines brightly, it's azure, hot. I order an iced tea, sit at the market, and listen to live music. I explore the complex, visit the gallery, and chat with the owner about glass and Czech craftsmanship from Moser. About Europe and how multicultural her gallery is. I guess the countries of origin for artistic treasures like chandeliers, carpets, plates, or seashell jewelry.
We end our afternoon at SeaWorld San Diego, which is a paradise for all children and even adults, to be honest. We bought annual passes, which also include parking. This annual membership cost us only slightly more than a single day ticket. NOTE: If you plan to stay in America for at least three months or longer and live on a budget like us, it's definitely worth looking for events that are worth paying for annually, as you can also enjoy various benefits and associated activities. And there are plenty of them. For example, February at the aquarium is associated with the Mardi Gras festival. Kids have dance parties and various competitions in this purple and green spirit. Many events can also be conveniently purchased on the discount portal Groupon.
We enjoyed San Diego a lot in such a short time. And we'll be back soon for at least a week, so we can get to know it better and more in-depth. It's a city that I used to perceive as a touristy place that didn't really appeal to me. Now I'm giving it a second chance. San Diego is a city with many benefits for a beautiful family life.
So, I raise a metaphorical toast to more adventures in California and to a good life with all of you.
Thank you for being here with me!
Yours, Sweetest Dot.
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