What a fun post! I've get to make it to San Diego, but I need to now that I live in California (ok, five years and counting!). Cool that you saw a Black Turnstone in the wild. I was at the Monterey Bay Aquarium recently and they had one in the bird sanctuary there - she was so cute (with a broken wing and no longer able to be in the wild without quickly turning into someone's dinner).

Also cool library - love Brutalism. That sandwich looks amazing, too. I wish your brother good luck with his interviews! :) Cheers and thanks for sharing!