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People at work and play in San Diego.

Tourists on San Diego's Embarcadero have fun with gigantic bubbles. — Tourists on San Diego’s Embarcadero have fun with gigantic bubbles.

Just a few photos of people at work and play in San Diego. These were taken over this last year. How time flies.

A businessman walks to work in downtown San Diego. — A businessman walks to work one morning in downtown San Diego.

Two fishermen enjoy their day on Shelter Island.

Working and chatting at Horton Plaza Park.

Two sweethearts enjoy slacklining at Embarcadero Marina Park South.

Unloading boxes of produce at the Flagship dock near Broadway Pier.

People enjoy a day of boating on blue San Diego Bay.

Families thrill to statue-like street musician in Balboa Park. — Families investigate statue-like street musician in Balboa Park.

Construction workers put the finishing touches on a new downtown building.

Walking on some rocks on a fine sunny San Diego day.

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Photos of Chinese warship visiting San Diego.

The Chinese frigate Yancheng, docked in San Diego at the Cruise Ship Terminal. It is part of a four day visit by ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy. — The Chinese frigate Yancheng, docked in San Diego at the Cruise Ship Terminal. It is part of a four day visit by ships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.

This morning I got a few photos of a Chinese Navy warship that will be visiting San Diego for four days. The ship I saw docked at the Cruise Ship Terminal is the frigate Yancheng, which is part of the People’s Liberation Army Navy Surface Force. Two additional Chinese Navy ships arrived during the day. I saw them in the darkness after work during an evening walk along the Embarcadero. Those two other ships are the frigate Daqing and the oiler Tai Hu.

The intent of the visit is to foster trust and mutual understanding between two military powers–the United States and China. In addition to cultural exchanges, visiting Chinese and local American sailors will enjoy playing games of table tennis and basketball together. In a small, sometimes turbulent world, perhaps it is good to make friendships.

United States military personnel walk along the B Street Pier during a visit of the Chinese Navy to San Diego.

Another photo of the Chinese frigate Yancheng, docked in San Diego Bay on December 6, 2016.

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The once-mysterious origin of a U. S. Navy bronze plaque on display in San Diego has come to light. Learn more about this fascinating bit of San Diego and Navy history by checking out my blog post Creating a plaque: Navy history in San Diego revealed!

Light dances on gentle San Diego Bay.

Early this morning I took a walk along gentle San Diego Bay. A few birds circled nearby. Light on the water danced, intensified, became blue like the sky…

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Meet your meal on a pier!

Shoppers at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market learn about whelks and other food from the sea.

Late yesterday morning I revisited the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. It’s a place whirling with human activity, fascinating sights, and fishy, oceany smells. The fresh seafood market spontaneously appears on the pier between Seaport Village and Tuna Harbor every Saturday morning. It features the catch of local fishermen. And lots of shoppers, should you arrive early.

During my casual visit I noticed some interesting information on a table that described what our local fishermen catch. So I took some pics. I also enjoyed being shown various species of edible sea creatures by a few of the friendly vendors, though I’m afraid I purchased nothing. My cooking skills amount to pushing buttons on the microwave. I admit it.

If you’d like to read some of the literature I spotted on a table, click the images.

Sidewalk signs try to lure people out onto a pier near Seaport Village. Fresh seafood caught by local fishermen is sold here every Saturday morning.

I arrived at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market at about eleven o'clock, after the usual early morning crowd of fresh fish shoppers had departed. — I arrived at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market at about eleven o’clock, after the usual early morning crowd of fresh fish shoppers had departed.

Some freshly caught silvery Pacific bluefin tuna on ice for sale. That's a lot of eating! — Some freshly caught silvery Pacific bluefin tuna on ice for sale. That’s a lot of eating!

I noticed people by the edge of the pier looking across the water toward downtown San Diego.

Something below in the water has caught their attention... — Something below in the water has caught their attention…

It's a sea lion just hanging out, probably hoping for a handout! — It’s a sea lion just hanging out, probably hoping for a handout!

The Mary Beth docked nearby appears equipped and ready to go out for more fish.

Some colorful artwork at the fresh fish market depicts a fisherman and scenes from above and beneath the ocean.

Meet your meal! At one table I discovered some interesting photos and literature, including a diagram of deep-set buoy gear used to catch swordfish.

This poster shows the most common seafood commercially harvested in California. Many of these species can be purchased at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market.

More info on the table describes the wavy turban snail and Kellet's whelk, which I'm told make for good eating. — More info on the table describes the wavy turban snail and Kellet’s whelk, which I’m told make for good eating.

I believe I've seen brown box crabs, Pacific rock crabs, and red sea urchins at this very market! The latter can live up to 200 years, and is considered a delicacy. — I believe I’ve seen brown box crabs, Pacific rock crabs, and red sea urchins at this very market! The latter can live up to 200 years, and is considered a delicacy.

Some guys cut up fish. Customers can have their purchase filleted on the pier. — Some guys cut up a huge fish, making steaks. Customers can have their purchase cleaned on the pier.

A big pile of whelks. To cook these, boil!

Look at all the seafood one can choose from at this one tent. The Tuna Harbor Dockside Market continues to grow and now occupies about half of the pier.

I and some other folks are shown a sea urchin. The kelp and starfish are just for show--they aren't normally eaten! — I’m shown a spiky sea urchin. The kelp and starfish are just for show–they aren’t normally eaten!

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Last chance to enjoy Anthony’s at the waterfront.

Time is running out. Anthony’s Fish Grotto on San Diego’s waterfront will be closing at the end of next January. The restaurant has produced fond memories for millions of people over the course of its 70 year history. You have one last chance to enjoy this wonderful, unique place before it’s torn down.

Next year, the Brigantine will introduce a new restaurant at this scenic location, right next to the Star of India. I was told by a gentleman who sells art on the sidewalk nearby that the new Brigantine building is now under construction, and will be brought in across San Diego Bay on a ship or barge. That would certainly be a sight to behold!

Late yesterday morning I walked down to the Embarcadero to devour some french fries and a yummy tuna melt at Anthony’s outdoor Fishette. I sat on the wood deck dipping my fries in tartar sauce and breathing in the fresh air. I simply gazed out at the water. Pleasant visions floated on the sparkling blue, including a visiting cruise ship and San Diego Yacht Club sailboats. Between licking my fingers, I took a few photos.

Anthony's has been a fixture on San Diego's Embarcadero for 70 years. But their lease ran out and the Brigantine will soon build a new restaurant at this location. — Anthony’s has been a fixture on San Diego’s Embarcadero for 70 years. But their lease ran out and the Brigantine will soon build a new restaurant at this location.

I've stood in this line many times. This is a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike. — I’ve stood in this line many times. This is a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike.

Eating seafood on benches inside a protected area of the informal outdoor Fishette, over the gently lapping water of San Diego Bay.

Funny sign over the Fishette soda machine shows two fish in love.

I'll attest that Mama Ghio's secret tartar sauce is a tasty concoction! — I’ll attest that Mama Ghio’s secret tartar sauce is a tasty concoction!

Anthony's Fish Grotto opened in 1946, right after World War II. I remember eating here many times as a child. — Anthony’s Fish Grotto opened in 1946, right after World War II. I remember eating here many times as a child.

Another photo of the small casual Fishette. I prefer dining outside, but many enjoy the more formal Fish Grotto, which occupies the interior of the building. — Another photo of the small casual Fishette. I prefer dining outside, but many enjoy the more formal Fish Grotto restaurant, which occupies the interior of the building.

In my opinion, some of the best seats in San Diego.

A gull was watching my fries. — A gull was patiently watching my fries.

Activity on San Diego Bay included a refueling cruise ship. Those guys in the boat fishing were being watched by a sea lion. — Activity on San Diego Bay included a refueling cruise ship. Those guys in the boat fishing were being watched by a circling sea lion.

Here comes the Maritime Museum of San Diego's historic Pilot boat, out on a harbor tour. Those sailboats racing in the distance belong to the San Diego Yacht Club. — Here comes the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s historic Pilot boat, out on a harbor tour. Those sailboats racing in the distance belong to the San Diego Yacht Club.

I love this place. It will be sad to see it go. (In this photo you can see where the Fish Grotto's dock used to be. It was destroyed in that El Nino wind storm that I blogged about in early February.) — I love this place. It will be sad to see it go. (In this photo you can see the concrete posts where the Fish Grotto’s boat dock used to be. It was destroyed in that ferocious El Nino windstorm that I blogged about in early February.)

Another beautiful day on the Embarcadero. Time marches on.

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Star of India’s new main deck is nearing completion!

The Star of India's deck replacement is approaching completion! The starboard side looks shiny and new! — Thanks to donations, volunteers and hard work, the Star of India’s wood deck replacement is approaching completion! The starboard side looks shiny and new!

Yesterday I took advantage of my Maritime Museum of San Diego membership to freely step aboard the Star of India, with the intention of seeing how the main deck’s replacement is progressing. Wow! The beautiful, shiny new deck appears to be almost finished! According to a friendly guy in the ticket booth, the deck improvement project should be completed in a matter of days! I can hardly wait to see the finished work!

The poop deck has been beautifully refurbished, using modern materials and construction methods.

One side of the Star of India’s main deck now appears as it did when the ship was brand new, 153 years ago!

A bridge was erected so that visitors boarding the historic tall ship could cross the port side where construction is underway. — A temporary bridge was erected so that visitors boarding the historic tall ship could cross the port side where deck reconstruction is underway.

Crossing a temporary bridge above the deck of the Star of India, the world's oldest active sailing ship! — Crossing a temporary bridge above the main deck of the Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship!

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A Sailor’s Life, romantic ships, and a blazing sunset.

A sailor and a sweetheart have a special date ahead. There is plenty of life on San Diego's Embarcadero late one Saturday afternoon. — A sailor and a sweetheart have a special date ahead. I discovered plenty of life on San Diego’s Embarcadero late this afternoon.

My walk late this afternoon along the Embarcadero was as wonderful as ever. The weather was mild, everyone was enjoying life, and I was fortunate to make a cool discovery or two. As you can see in these photos, romance was in the air. And adventure beckoned. Or at least, it felt that way.

Pedestrians and a flag-draped pedicab approach the famous tall ship Star of India at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. — Pedestrians and a flag-draped pedicab approach the famous tall ship Star of India docked at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

A member of the Navy Band enters the Berkeley steam ferry for a special Saturday evening event at the Maritime Museum. — A member of the Navy Band enters the Berkeley steam ferry for a special Saturday evening performance at the Maritime Museum.

A new exhibit by renowned photographer Kathryn Mussallem opened today at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. It's a Sailor's Life for Me - At work, play and homecoming. — A new exhibit by renowned photographer Kathryn Mussallem opened today at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. It’s a Sailor’s Life for Me – At work, play and homecoming.

Visitor atop the Star of India's forecastle has his picture taken among sails. — Visitor atop the Star of India’s forecastle has his picture taken among sails.

People enjoy a late afternoon laugh while sitting above the water on the Embarcadero. — People enjoy a late afternoon laugh while sitting above the water, feeling free, at the very edge.

A group watches the sunset above San Diego Bay from the deck of Anthony's Fish Grotto. — A group waits for sunset above San Diego Bay. They have gathered on the deck of Anthony’s Fish Grotto.

A cruise ship slowly turns, preparing to depart San Diego.

Tourists walk along the picturesque Embarcadero while a cruise ship moves across the bay, making for the Pacific Ocean. — Tourists walk along the slowly darkening Embarcadero while a cruise ship moves across the bay, heading into night on the Pacific Ocean.

Jet aircraft high up on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in the late afternoon. — Jet aircraft high up on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum, shortly before dark.

Day nears an end. The fishing boats at Tuna Harbor quietly float beneath a changing sky. — Day nears an end. The fishing boats at Tuna Harbor quietly float beneath a painted sky.

People stroll out on the pier near Seaport Village while gulls circle overhead and the sky changes color. — People stroll out on the pier near Seaport Village while gulls circle overhead and the western sky changes color.

Silhouetted evening diners at the Pier Cafe. — Silhouetted diners enjoy early evening at the Pier Cafe.

A glorious, glowing sunset turns the clouds orange and red. Visitors linger near the water at Seaport Village in San Diego.

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Boats, a pier, clutter, humor and life.

A Disney princess has been captured in a large fishing net on the Tuna Harbor pier.

If you love a sunlit clutter of colorful surprises, Tuna Harbor’s G Street Pier is the perfect spot.

Curious eyes during a slow walk are sure to discover many wonders. Small humorous wonders that produce small smiles.

Enjoy a few photos.

Fishermen bike to their boat. Tuna Harbor is full of visual delights, odd clutter, humor and life.

Floats with spear-like poles rise into the sky above downtown San Diego skyscrapers.

A heron has taken sole possession of this boat in Tuna Harbor.

Fish won't be caught in here for long. — Fish won’t be caught in here for long.

A colorful fishing boat in Tuna Harbor. Sun, sweat, grit and real life. The source of your elegant dinner. — An untidy fishing boat in Tuna Harbor. Sun, sweat, grit and real life. The source of your elegant dinner.

Truth is, the Sea Nag likes to keep things cool.

This live bait boat resembles an auto tire store.

That's a very large houseboat. A small bird builds a nest in an odd place. — Who doesn’t love a houseboat? A small bird builds a nest in an odd place.

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A sunny walk from the airport to Spanish Landing.

Playing catch with a dog on the small beach at Spanish Landing Park. A sailboat moves through Harbor Island's West Basin, heading out to San Diego Bay. — Playing catch with a dog on the small beach at Spanish Landing Park. A sailboat moves through Harbor Island’s West Basin, heading out to San Diego Bay.

A wide path for walkers and bicyclists runs from San Diego’s Embarcadero to Spanish Landing. While the portion between the Coast Guard station and Harbor Island Drive isn’t terribly scenic (it’s located right next to Harbor Drive and a lot of airport traffic), the section that meanders through Spanish Landing Park provides a peaceful, pleasant stroll. And a chance to learn a bit about San Diego’s history!

Today I took a long walk up the sunny path. Here are some photos. I pulled out my camera near Lindbergh Field and kept snapping pics all the way to the west end of Spanish Landing Park. (And beyond, as you’ll see in coming blog posts!)

As usual, please refer to the captions. You might note that Spanish Landing received its name because the 1769 expedition by Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá anchored in San Diego Bay near this place. The bay was much different back then–in modern times it has been extensively dredged and expanded. Indeed, Harbor Island, which you see in some photos, was originally a sandbank! Harbor Island today is composed of dredge spoils.

A long path along Harbor Drive runs from the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego to Spanish Landing. Bicyclists head up the path on a sunny weekend.

This mural can be spotted across Harbor Drive as one approaches Lindbergh Field. Painted on the commuter terminal, it spells SAN, the code for San Diego International Airport. — This mural can be spotted across Harbor Drive as one approaches Lindbergh Field. Painted on the commuter terminal by Jari “Werc” Alvarez, it spells SAN, the code for San Diego International Airport.

The path, at the edge of San Diego Bay, is part of the California Coastal Trail. It's ideal for walking or biking from downtown to Spanish Landing Park, and beyond. — The path, near the edge of San Diego Bay, is part of the California Coastal Trail. It’s ideal for walking or biking from downtown to Spanish Landing Park, and beyond.

A photo with my camera lifted toward the sky on a fine Saturday in mid-October.

A quick photo of Cancer Survivors Park, on the east end of Spanish Landing Park. I've blogged about this special place a couple of times. — A quick photo of Cancer Survivors Park, on the east end of Spanish Landing Park. I’ve blogged about this special place a couple of times.

Kayak heads across the water toward boats docked at a Harbor Island marina. Hotels on Harbor Island are resting on soil dredged up from the bay.

I remember hearing the Callaway Carillon bell tower near the center of Spanish Landing Park when I was a child. I believe it no longer works. I hope I'm wrong. — I remember hearing the Callaway Carillon bell tower near the center of Spanish Landing Park when I was a child. I believe it no longer works. I hope I’m wrong.

Plaque near base of the electronic bell tower. The Callaway Carillon is presented to the Port of San Diego by Thearle Music Company Associates . . . 1973

Walkers pause on the path through Spanish Landing to read a California Historical Landmark plaque near the water.

Spanish Landing. Near this point, sea and land parties of the Portola-Serra Expedition met. Two ships, the San Antonio and San Carlos, anchored on May 4-5, 1769.

A bit further up the path is a playground and a popular spot for parties and celebrations on the nearby grass.

Bronze artwork near the path through Spanish Landing honors those who lost their lives, during the sea journey by Gaspar de Portolá up the coast. — Bronze artwork near the path through Spanish Landing honors those who lost their lives, during the sea journey by Gaspar de Portolá up the coast, two and a half centuries ago.

Dedicated to the heroic Spaniards who gave their lives and were buried near this site in 1769-70, after accompanying Gaspar de Portolá, the first Governor of California, in the exploration of California from San Diego to San Francisco.

Many benches along Spanish Landing Park provide views of the peaceful water and Harbor Island. — Many benches along Spanish Landing Park provide views of the peaceful water and nearby Harbor Island.

Bicyclists near the west end of Spanish Landing Park. By crossing the North Harbor Drive Bridge, one can enter Point Loma.

The North Harbor Drive Bridge was dedicated in June 1980.

Paddleboarders float down the boat channel between North Harbor Drive Bridge and the adjacent Nimitz Bridge, which is now used by pedestrians. The grass in the distance is part of the Liberty Station Esplanade. — Paddleboarders float down the boat channel, between North Harbor Drive Bridge and the adjacent Nimitz Bridge, which is now used by pedestrians. The grass in the distance is part of the Liberty Station Esplanade.

Resting on a bench at the west end of Spanish Landing Park, just gazing out at a beautiful scene. — People rest on a bench at the west end of Spanish Landing Park, gazing out at a beautiful scene.

Sailboats, paddleboards and boats of every type out on blue San Diego Bay. The Pacific Ocean lies just beyond the peninsula of Point Loma, in the distance.

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Sun and moon create magic over San Diego.

As a nearly full moon rises above downtown San Diego, light from the falling sun reflects from windows and two beautiful Maritime Museum of San Diego tall ships.

As the sun slowly set, a nearly full moon rose. Both cast their magic this evening over San Diego. I took some photos during a quiet walk along the Embarcadero, which included a visit to the Maritime Museum of San Diego. I then turned east on Broadway and made my way into downtown as night overtook another day.

The moon rises behind a large American flag at the stern of the Star of India.

Photo of a magical moment as water glows brightly. Red light reflects from the hull of the Star of India just as the sun is about to set. — Photo of a magical moment. Rippling water glows red. Light reflects from the hull of the Star of India just as the sun is about to set.

The sun is ready to set behind Point Loma. Photo taken through the rigging of HMS Surprise, one of several amazing tall ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

A helicopter flies over San Diego Bay just moments after the sun has set.

A nearly full moon rises slowly above downtown San Diego a few minutes before darkness falls.

Early evening magic touches the San Diego skyline.

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