Walking along the San Diego waterfront downtown is one of my favorite pastimes. It is relaxing to look out at Coronado and the Pacific Ocean from the city walk way. Aside from geography the views change dramatically every day. There are various boats, military manuevers, ferries, kayaks and birds to amuse a casual walker.
One aspect of the landscape has always intrigued me. No, it is not the Coronado Bridge although it is beautiful. What catches my eye is the Dole Banana activity behind the Bay Front Hilton. There are trucks and container ships moving about. Someone is probably humming, "Dayo, Dayo, Daylight come..." in the background. Visitors are not allowed to roam around there.
When I am walking the dog and pondering life I have often thought that Dole landscape nestled by the Coronado Bridge in the background would make an interesting painting. The curiosity of the place is appealing. There is a lot more going on there then just moving bananas from the dock to your breakfast table.
The Port of San Diego knows there is sex appeal in the unknown and carefully wrapped. In an effort to reach out the downtown San Diego community they are offering two free bus tours in December. A visit to the otherwise off limits Dole port area is included in the tour. That is enough for me to sign up. The mystery is about to unfold.
The CCDC had amazing bus tour. I was fortunate to be asked to lead them on a monthly basis. The CCDC lost funding recently and their bus tours when the way of the Dodo. The knowledge of the tour guides was impressive. I know that my fellow guides would have loved to instruct the Driver to drive over to the Port but it was not included in the CCDC umbrella. The Port is separate from the former arm of the CCDC.
Now I can cross over to visit the in-laws. Let's see what the Port is willing to share. It will be a lot more than bananas.
Colleen K. Cotter @ 619.804.6840
Broker Associate
www.mySanDiegoAgent.com
Keller Williams Realty
DRE #01325265
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