Our next stop was lunch at The Cheese Shop. I had a lamb sandwich, it was basically a gyro in pumpernickel bread. Erik had a Reuben sandwich and the kids had grilled cheese sandwiches. For dessert we had chocolate chip cookies and flour-less oatmeal cookies, which were pretty sticky, chewy, and sweet. We drove by the San Diego Temple and took a few more pictures, but we didn't get out of the car because it was raining. Our next stop was Cabrio National Monument, which mainly included an old lighthouse. On the way we passed Fort Rosencrans Cemetery where many veterans are buried. Half the time we spent in the gift shop because it was pouring rain! The lighthouse was old and cramped, but it was fun to see. Then we headed over to old town San Diego to visit the train depot (we tried Monday night to go but they were closed). Inside was a scale model of the countryside and the city with a train that goes all around, and we were very impressed with how detailed and intricate the whole thing was! We enjoyed looking at all the little people and buildings. We wanted pizza for dinner, and Erik had a specific place in mind. It was located inside Liberty Public Market, but when we got there the sign said “coming soon”, so we left. We decided to try a different pizza place, and on the way we stopped in the Corvette Diner (just to look). It is a car-themed restaurant with a little arcade connected to it (also just to look around). Our last stop of the day was Bronx Pizza, which sold pizza by the slice for $3 cash. It was pretty decent pizza, and I’m sure I could have eaten two slices but it’s best for me to just have one. We went back to the cottage where I put Ian in our bed to fall asleep while I read a book, Erik played Little Big World on the Playstation, and Gabe and Eesa goofed off with grandpa.
My lamb sandwich, aka gyro in bread.
A flourless cookie. I thought it was good, but I didn't like how it stuck to my teeth.
The gorgeous San Diego temple. I just LOVE the style of this one!
Gabe was (barely) willing to try on the conquistador armor.
Whale bones.
Inside a mini-museum. I tried but could not get a good picture of Ian for the life of me. He loved pressing the buttons that made the lights in the map turn on.
The rain finally stopped, and we were able to hike to the lighthouse.
The kids in the light house. It's a good thing I don't have claustrophobia!
I stuck my phone up through the grating at the top of the stairs to get this picture of the light in the light house.
Fort Rosencrans Cemetery, just outside of Cabrillo Monument.
Gabe and Elisa, fascinated with the trains and all there was to see!
The train cities were just so intricate, I thought it would make better sense to just take a video instead of taking a million pictures because there was a LOT to see!
We all got a kick out of these signs.
So cool!
The kids had fun playing at this arcade, even though we didn't spend any money on rides or games.
Gabe was sad that his pizza wasn't ordered with the rest of ours. He needs to learn to speak up!
Elisa was by Grandpa's side the entire trip!
The lighthouse was pretty interesting, and the train villages were amazing, especially all the vehicles.
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