Graduation Day!
On Friday morning we woke up early, got ready, and headed onto base. We got there a little early so we waited about 30min for a Starbucks that we eventually gave up on because the line was getting nowhere. From there we meet up with my brother (who had just gotten off of work after being in the field training with his LAV) to go find our seats in the bleachers.
Once we reached our seat we came across our family and some of their friends that had driven up the night before to make it. We then settled into our seats and waited for the graduation to begin.
Tip: #1 If you don't want to sit in the beaming sun get their early to get shade!
Tip: #2 If you want a front row view of you marine when they pass by get there early!.
This bulldogs name is Sir. Smedley Butler named after a general I believe.
He stands for the Marine Corps mascot.
Finally the moment we had all been waiting for all the marines marched in formation and the ceremony began.
Once they dismissed the marines we stuck around taking pictures and saying our congrats, but before we knew it they were telling everyone to clear out and head to their cars. So we separated from the group and headed to Old Town to grab lunch with my brother because he was going to be headed back to town right after. Once we were seated and had order our food the rest of the group showed up to the same restaurant. Once they were seated we picked up our plates and joined them.
This is the view from the second floor of Café Coyote where the restroom are located. Café Coyote has lots of outdoor and indoor seating with nice decorations which make for great pictures. haha
Attached to Café coyote are gift shops and a big candy store I'm not sure if it is owned by the café or just happens to be attached.
The carne asada fries were bomb I wasn't able to eat much because I had an upset stomach.
After lunch we headed on our search for pottery that my mom had been wanting.
We drove to a few near by towns but were having no luck. We googled a few places one which ended up being across the boarder but, we weren't prepared to cross. I feel asleep after our search wasn't getting anywhere, but before I knew it I was being woken up to pots being loaded into the truck. Success! My mom found three pots to bring back home. The last thing on her check list were some plants that we had been seeing all over San Diego.
Next time we'll have our passports ready to cross and buy more pots! Unfortunately, when we were done with our search we called to find out that some family things had been stolen out of the parking garage at Café Coyote so a heads up if you plan on eating in Old Town. I would park outside in public viewing. A big congratulations to my cousin Zack on his accomplishment!! Semper Fi
CorinaH
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