Thursday, May 21, 2009

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Day One

RT direct flight from Milwaukee to San Diego with upgrade to First Class.....$200.00

Parking at MKE for 5 days.....$30.00

Italian Dinner for two......$75.00

5 days with my son at his frat house.......priceless!

Left Fond du Lac at 5am heading for the Milwaukee airport (MKE) No traffic. No road closures. No construction. Shuttle bus was waiting for me when I parked. Security lines were only 2 minutes, max. Then they bumped me up to First Class. SWEET! A 4 hour direct flight was a pleasure. When I arrived David had arranged for one of the new Sigma Nu pledges to pick me up holding a sign that said.....Dr. Rosenow. A short 15 minute ride and I was in front of David's frat house. (see photo above) Note David's cool El Camino in the driveway!

David lives a few blocks from the beach (Pacific Ocean) which is usually filled with surfers. (see photo above) He also backs to Torrey Pines, a very nice PGA golf course.

David was at school, so I had time to do my homework and take a nap. He had left a note with misdirection to everything. (just to challenge me) The tp was in the fridge and a cold beer was in the bathroom. Talk about a dilemma!

We went out to eat that night at a wonderful Italian restaurant that was a block away. Yes, we walked. Trattoria Ponte Vecchio, that's a mouthful, was fantastic. We began by sharing the Insalata Gorgonzola with fresh pears in a balsamic vinaigrette. (and two glasses of wine) For my entree I had Linguine Alla Genovese which consisted of spinach linguine with the house pesto sauce. YUM! David had a house special with clams, linguine, and other things. (and two more glasses of wine) A great beginning to a super weekend. Oh, and David had a coupon. For more info: http://www.pontevecchiodelmar.com/ Enjoy.