San Diego-USS Midway - Amazing places to visit

Had a short trip to beautiful, sunny San Diego. We visited SD many years ago, being to the Seaworld and the Zoo. This time, it was for a national convention. We took time also for some sightseeing. This is the look of USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier.

Looking from the outside of the Convention Center. It was a fall day. Sunny. Very comfortable temperature. Gentle breeze. I also liked the dramatic clouds.

The lazy afternoon sun. Seagulls flew around. 一片祥和！

Very colorful sunset!

午後懶散的太陽。 海邊這些奇特的大樹。已經沒有多少葉子了。

Convention center. Busy learning. Really felt that the sciences are advancing fast. New knowledge and new products keep us busy. Hard to keep up!

The old district of SD, entrance, right across from the Convention Center. Many good restaurants and bars.

Looking back from the Seaport Village. SV is a very nice place. Many bars and restaurants. Biking lanes. People have good time. Great view of the waterfront!

Unconditional Surrender Statue.

The original image of the moment was captured by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt on August 14, 1945. J. Seward Johnson is the sculptor of this version, though there has been some debate whether it is actually based on the famous photo.

USS Midway. USS Midway was the United States' longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. Approximately 200,000 sailors served aboard the carrier, known for several naval aviation breakthroughs as well as several humanitarian missions.  

這是資料照片！

Close look at the war planes.

Sitting in the cockpit.

The spectacular view from the flight deck of the USS Midway! Can see far. See the long bridge. Blue sky.

Descended down to the lower deck of the aircraft. Amazingly spacious. It has all the functions of a city. Looking at the engine control room.

Good back to the summer like SD, in this late fall day.

Flowers are withering. It may be not the best time for a close look portrait. Nonetheless, the colors are still powerfully breathtaking.