Mt. Soledad

We made a stop here during our San Diego weekend. It is the highest point in SD and the time we drove up, the sun was peeking through the gloom but didn't seem to make a difference once at the top.

Hector took me here on our first date on his motorcycle. It was before the helmet law and I remember my hair being a snarled mess. :) In the following years, Hector would tell me of the legal battles over Mt. Soledad because it is a government property and there is a Christian cross on it. Separation of church and state. So this last time we were there, some significant changes were noted.

First, the property is now privately owned. Next, there is a memorial dedicated to veterens and those who contributed to the Armed Forces. Plaques of various sizes attached to the wall was a nice gesture but Hector thought it was poorly constructed ie. some of the plaques were not flush with the wall edge etc.

It still is a beautiful spot to see San Diego and reflect. :)