Having lived in Colorado for nearly a quarter-century, I have always heard that the Mile High City rivals San Diego for number of sunny days each year, nearly 300. That news always amazes non-Coloradans, and it's one of the Rocky Mountain State's best kept secrets -- you can golf in short sleeves in February in Denver if the sun is out and it's 50 degrees or better.
That said, Sunny San Diego is no mere moniker, and having never visited the southwestern city, we decided to spend a few days exploring with little agenda. And that made for a quite enjoyable Sunday. Staying in the Gaslamp Quarter -- a lively area of bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries near Petco Park, home of the Padres -- we were reminded on Lo-Do in Denver, home of the Rockies. After coffee and a tasty breakfast at a bodega-style spot called Cloud 9 Deli, we spent the late morning and early afternoon exploring a wonderful attraction, Balboa Park.
We took a trip around the world inside the park at the international cottages, learning about the cultures and enjoy some tasty treats by Italy, Denmark, Germany, and Israel. This mini-Epcot is a real treat, and I'd highly recommend it. The cottages are volunteer-run and only open from 12-4 on the weekends. We finished our evening off drinking and dining around Little Italy. Check out M Winehouse, a charming little bar in small casual setting, and then grab some incredible slices at the Slice House by Tony Gemignani
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