We are finally underway -- left the Port of San Diego at exactly 6:00pm PST and are now officially CRUISING!!!  YAY!!! 

At the Sailaway Party

Sunset -- Port of San Diego
San Diego Skyline



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  1. ReneeMarch 1, 2022 at 2:42 PM

    LOVE that sunset, those smiles and that skyline! Great pics!

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