On Friday we arrived at the Chula Vista Marina and RV Resort. Our journey west had literally come to an end since we had reached the Pacific's waters. The resort was awesome. Expensive, with good reason - location, location, location - and breathtaking landscaping.
The doggies even had their own special space
But the water was not the reason for our visit. I had long known of my uncle Alan's daughters who were born, raised and still resided in this area. A while back we had connected on Facebook so it was a must that we met face to face (none of us could recall meeting previously). Within a couple of hours we arrived on a virtual strangers doorstep, but at the first hug we knew there was a true connection.
Sharon and Rebecca are both awesome and my only regret is that it took this many years for us to become not only family but friends as well. And on top they are married to great guys - Sharon's Deric is a great husband and father to their two boys Aiden and Cameron and David truly hit it off with Rebecca's Eruc who shared a lot if his same guy-stuff interests.
Night one sent us to Coronado for dinner and then to the historic Hotel del Coronado for a stroll. We finished a fun night at the Ye Old Plank Pub in Imperial Beach. At this point I was certain that this visit was one I would remember for a lifetime.
Being a bit more civilized
Saturday morning David and I trekked over to the USS Midway - a decommissioned aircraft carrier made museum. We had a great tour including the flight deck which was filled with historic navy aircraft.
That evening we headed to Becca and Eric's house for "fight night." Great food, meeting more extended family, and a leisurely walk to the Imperial Beach pier (Becca's house is just a couple blocks from the ocean!) made for a fun and memorable night.
We met Sharon and family on Sunday for lunch at El Guadalajara in San Diego's Old Town, the founding of town filled with museums, shops and restaurants. Lots of history and culture here and definitely a do-over.
OMG - Yum!
In San Diego's Old Town
Later we hosted a get-together at the resort. While the David and Eric talked (Deric was at band practice) we took the boys for a walk in Bayside Park which sat conveniently between the resort and the bay. At the end of the evening we bid adieu to our new family with watery eyes. I know that we'll meet again and Facebook will keep us close until that day arrives.
Aiden playing in the park behind the resort
Leaving the city behind
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