Look for a place to sit and feel refreshed or at least feel for something.
This cache continues the exploration of Normal Heights and the great views from the edge of Mission Valley. In 1985 a great fire swept up these hillsides and devoured 60 homes and damaged 22 others leaving San Diego with the prospect of rebuilding a large segment of the neighborhood. We came back strong enough to be declared Americas Finest City by USA Today in 1986. Notably the award was given to the neighbroshood and not the City government. Notice the number of newer homes built back along the canyon edge and you may get a feeling of the scope of that event.
29 years later neighbors are still reluctant to follow best practices and cut back the brush on their properties which will eventually provide the fuel for another catastrophic fire.