A Day along San Diego Bay

Boats dotted the water sparkling in the southern California sun. The light blue sky and the dark blue waters met at the horizon opposite the city skyline.

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The weather was typical for San Diego — spectacular. San Diego Bay is a fabulous place for maritime-history buffs.

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I spent my last day there before boarding a cruise to Mexico exploring the U.S.S. Midway Museum and the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

U.S.S. Midway Museum

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Things to See aboard the Midway

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Hangar Deck

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Below Deck

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