An unexpected weekend at Comic Con

An unexpected weekend at Comic Con

A few weeks ago my brother called to tell me he had a last minute trip out to San Diego and could I fly out to meet him for a weekend. I checked diaries, and agreed post birthday weekend I would fly out. 

A few days later Paul gets in touch to say for some reason he couldn't get us a room in the city, so was it ok if we stayed a little further north in an upmarket area called La Jolla. No probs with me.....then a week before I arrive Paul tells me that there is some event in town called Comic Con. Apparently it's a big deal.....

So Friday night off I fly - with the only piece of superhero gear I own - my Wonder Woman cap. I started to realise Comic Con was a big deal when it's on the front page of my BBC news app and lots of people on the plane are full of excitement. When I learn that the game of thrones crew were in town - my interest perked up. 

So Saturday morning , we take off into town, all seems pretty calm. Within minutes we are on what looks like a film set ( the Netflix area), then a zombie breeding ground ( the walking dead). We meet stormtroupers, a cardboard Barack Obama. Several Jokers walk past us, a massive group of trekkies - and lots and lots of marvel characters. We stop outside one of the hotels and out appears Gal Gadot - what a result! After a few more hours, we did the sensible thing which was to appreciate all the amazing costumes from the comfort of a bar.....so a wander into the gaslamp quarter led us to a very cool bar, where we rehydrated, ate and spotted David Duchovny walk right past us. Comic Con you are a lot of fun - next time I'm coming dressed up.

The rest of our weekend involved Sunday morning strolling down mission beach, spotting dolphins in the sea. Listening to seals at La Jolla cove - and trying to work out where different locations of top gun were filmed. Paul treated me to dinner at the terrace of Georges at the cove - where we drank beautiful wine, watched swimmers and sea lions frolicking in the ocean and ate a very very memorable meal.

San Diego - you are a lot good. I like you - can't wait to see you when I come back in February.