Wanted to write a brief account of my trolley ride. From the airport, you get on a shuttle bus which takes you right into downtown San Diego. You see the ocean harbor, ships, as well. Trolleys are bright red. I bought a $5.00 day pass. This pass lets you ride any bus or trolley for 1 day. Better than a $50. taxi drive to the hospital.
I have always found it an adventure to take trolleys or public transit in a big city. Not too hard to figure out. Each big city area is different and I like to see it. In San Diego, the trolleys and everything, really, is absolutely clean and beautiful (unlike Chicago). There are always characters on public transporation, but you just have to be aware, and be careful. There was a woman who went to sit on the stairs of the trolley instead of a seat. There was another man talking to himself. But all in all, it’s fine.
The trolley ride was about 40 mins, from downtown to the hospital area. We went thru largely Hispanic neighborhoods. Saw one area which seemed more highly African American. But California is more Asian and especially Hispanic than black OR white. That’s California. I’ve heard Spanish spoken in most stores and businesses I’ve been in, McDonalds, the airport, and Chinese, Korean, other languages being spoken. Jamal M. tells me there are about 30 Persian tv stations….?? They love it here. — So at 1 trolley stop, I saw a couple talking w/ a police officer. They were a young couple, but the cop waS on his radio and calling for back up. Another black cop walked up to assist. The couple was being calm and talking nicely, but they were shaking their heads. I wonder what they were in trouble for? But I know they were about to be arrested. In another area, an older Hispanic lady got in and sat facing me, and started speaking Spanish expecting me to answer. The lady behind me then answered her and she just looked at me, as if to say, “Oh.” Later, she moved across the aisle from me. Interesting interactions. I really enjoy watching that. That’s why I’m in sociology.
The scenery is so breathtaking. Very different once again. Well this is all for now. Tonight I am going w/ my friends to a celebration at the San Diego Bahai Center. I hope I’m not too much of a pain for them. They are helping me a lot. I don’t know if I’ll be online again this trip.
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