California Cruisin’ Part Two

Let’s make our next stop in San Diego.

Here, we have less-than-eager sea lions bidding us hello at the beautiful, sunny San Diego Harbor.
We passed by a submarine in dry dock as we approached our berth.

Only once before had we ever spent the night in a port on a ship. We were docked downtown with a great view of the airport. See the circled plane making its approach—right through the middle of the city.

Having already booked an excursion for the next day, we decided to take the ship’s map and walk around the city. Growing up, I had a lot of family living in nearby Chula Vista. I’ve seen the sights of San Diego all my life, often traveling by train. We could see the old train depot from our balcony so we made a stop for pictures. It hasn’t really changed.

Hmm, what could this be? A women’s waiting room. I’d love to know more about that.

Although I didn’t know what it was, I wanted to find the William Heath Davis house. While it was mismarked on our map, a friendly San Diegan helped us find it. Tucked away down on Island Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp District stood a yellow house built in 1850. Our round-trip walk of 39 blocks was worth every step.

It helps me to see how people lived back in the day. Here’s a fabulous old stove.
The Davis’ dining room was quite elegant. I love the doily on the mantle.
One of the bedrooms was set up as a hospital since the house had been used for one in the past. It cost a patient one dollar a day for medical care.

Probably my favorite room was the second-floor bathroom. It sold me on the house. Between the fabulous claw-foot tub and that vivid blue tile, I could easily move right in. Sheer white curtains covered a window over the porcelain sink. There was even a toilet. What more could anyone ask?

See more of San Diego in my next blog.

Comments 1

  • Loved all 3 parts of California cruisin’ – especially the bathroom in the Davis house. Blue and white floor tiles were spectacular; nicer than the usual black and white tiles. San Diego had much to offer that I didn’t even know was there.

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