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My Walk Today Was On Point, Part 1
Looking in the dictionary:
- "On point" means relevant to the issue at hand or accurate and appropriate for the purpose or situation. It can also imply something is as good as it could be or perfect.
- "On point" is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that is relevant, accurate, or perfectly executed. It conveys a sense of precision and appropriateness in various contexts.
Or in my case, my walk was on Point Loma, a finger of land separating the Pacific Ocean from San Diego Harbor. This peninsula is mostly residential, some Navy base and some historical monuments to European explorers who discovered it centuries ago. Native Americans such as the Kumeyaay people had been living in the area for perhaps 10,000 years. I personally "discovered" this land when I started my university education here in 1969, which seems like a very long time ago.
ANYWAY
Let's get to the scenery. Looking back towards the city from my vantage point, I can see a monument to Juan Rodiguez, who found this bay in 1542. It wasn't named San Diego until Sebastián Vizcaíno came here in 1602 (there will be a history test at the end of this article).
This is known as the Cabrillo Monument & Lighthouse. It was used for some time but the elevation of 400+ feet above the water meant it was often "in the clouds" or fog. View from the East looking West.
A new lighthouse was built down by the water to resolve the lack of visibility of the first one. In the distance here you can see the Los Coronados islands off the coast in Mexican waters.
I have walked this path before (down) but did not do so today. I just wandered around on the top of the hill. View from the North looking South.
View from the South looking North.
At this point the lesson is paused as we see some Navy activity in the air
and on the water (much to the amazement of the recreational sailors in tow).
This looks like a dependent family cruise (notice the crowds on deck). The ship is USS 123, the Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer. It's named for Chief Nurse Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, a Navy nurse who served as Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War I and was the first woman to be awarded the Navy Cross
There was lots of activity on the bay and in the air,
but it didn't detract from my visit. I found a few critters to talk with...
Like I said, lots of activity in the air!
Awards to those whose keen eyes spot the hummer in the next two photos!
As you can see, there's a lot of Cape Honeysuckle growing here. I have almost this much in my front yard at the moment too.
Like I said, lots of activity in the air!
Awards to those whose keen eyes spot the hummer in the next two photos!
As you can see, there's a lot of Cape Honeysuckle growing here. I have almost this much in my front yard at the moment too.
Moving to the front, we can see the Entrance to the USN Cemetery.
Looking out to the West at my watch,
I decided to head down the hill to Shelter Island, which I will put in Part 2. Please come along with me.
My Walk Today Was On Point, Part 1
Looking in the dictionary: "On point" means relevant to the issue at hand or accurate and appropriate for the purpose or situation. It can also imply something is as good as it could be or perfect. "On point" is an idiomatic expression used to describe so...
My Walk Today Was On Point, Part 2
A Little Library caught my eye! but my attention was then drawn to the views from the top of Harbor View (was there ever a more appropriate name for a street?) I saw a sailing vessel out for a cruise. I went out on her once but have forgotten the ship's n...