Las Vegas does sleep, or at least the majority of the tourists sleep between 0500 and 0600. That is how I was able to snag this great photo.
I almost parked up on the sidewalk, but this worked out alright. Typically there is a crazy line to get a picture and I was able to roll in snap this and the next shot and leave within 5 minutes.
It was a perfect temperature but windy morning when I left Vegas. The temps got much cooler and the winds got much stronger as I got into California. I am not sure what it is about the terrain and weather but that cold, windy ride netted the worst gas mileage at around 30 mpg.
This is one of the beaches down in San Diego. The weather here today was what is called the June Gloom. Cool, overcast, and windy conditions in the early summer tend to put a gloom on vacationers looking for the weather Southern California is known for. But that is not why I am here.
I am here to see my friend Brandy. I am so proud of Brandy for chasing her dreams to become an active duty chaplain. She has a heart of gold and a personality that ignites a room on fire. I met Brandy after getting back from a deployment, while in the midst of filing for my divorce, getting handed the reigns to manage the enlisted side of the chapel, while still deeply depressed over my son's death. Brandy will always be a special friend that can lean back on me anytime she needs it as she was there for my lowest of lows.
Brandy has a household family consisting of Cappuccino and Gingey. I am evidently an animal whisperer.
The next few days will be up the west coast with more friends from my past.
I love catching up with old friends and making new ones. If you are reading this and didn't use the link from my Facebook post, please send me words of encouragement at toby@tobymoto.com. I am a big words of affirmation guy and I love reading the comments I have gotten so far, and will answer any questions.