San Diego Harbor

Wednesday, December 31
We toured the harbor and learned about its' history. Jonathan ventured to the outside deck for some photos. Mom and I stayed warm and dry inside the cabin.

San Diego has been a significant naval port since World War I.

view of Coronado Island 

bridge to Coronado Island 

Navy ships

                                                                        Navy hospital ship                                              

Then a visit to USS Midway Museum. We stayed for almost four hours.

                                                             lower deck of the Midway

Now entering the Casualty Power Biscuit or Bulkhead Terminal (part of the ship's damage control system)

               

                                                               engine room

The following photos are from the flight deck.

                                                                     

                                                                       USS Midway

We continued our visit below deck. 

                                          Jonathan creating a workplace safety issue.

New Year's Eve dinner at the Melting Pot in the Gaslamp Quarter. We began with shrimp cocktails, then bread and veggies dipped in a cheese sauce, and then a variety of meats in a wine sauce. Dessert was squares dipped in a sauce of Disaronno and chocolate.