January 21, 2026
Old Town, San Diego, is the site of the first European settlement in California, dating back to 1769, when it was founded by Spanish Army officer, Gaspar de Portola and Franciscan missionary, Juniper’s Serra. Today, it mainly caters to tourists, with restaurants, stores and markets selling Mexican food, pottery, and assorted other goods. From the number of ads outside shops, Mexican candy is particularly popular as is Mexican Coca-Cola which, apparently, is superior to the American version because it is made using sugar rather than fructose.
Mal and Lauren 