I had spent the day working from home and both the Missus and I were bored stiff after dinner. The Missus suggested a taking a drive. We hadn't been to the North Park area in a while and the Missus was missing Tribute Pizza, so we decided to head on up to 30th Street to see what was up.
Well, what was up was the North Park Thursday Market…….and wouldn't you know….there was an open parking spot a few steps away.
After 15 months of various stages of lockdown……..this was quite an interesting experience.
I don't recall the last time I saw so many smiling people. But of course I wouldn't have since we were all wearing masks for the last 15 months! I could overhear conversations…..folks who hadn't seen each other in over a year.
While the reopening declaration does not mean the pandemic is over, this was an outdoor setting and it was really gratifying to see folks enjoying themselves.
I truly hope that folks can be responsible not only for themselves, but for the care of others as well. And that we won't have to backtrack.
And then we can go grab a Spam Musubi and be on our way….with a smile on our faces.
North Park Thursday Market
3000 North Park Way
San Diego, CA 92104
Thursdays 3pm – 730pm
As for Tribute, we stopped by and took a look at the current menu. One of the guys working popped his head out (with a mask on) and I asked if they'd be open for dining in soon. He told me if all goes well they'll open for dining in in July.
We did drive down to South Park and were astounded at the crowds of folks at Fernside and Kindred……..too crowded for us right now.