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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1926-1927

Franklin McMillan Diary 1926 & 1927 26.pdf

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an orange or lemon grove and a lot of Grapes in some parts Olives and some peach trees. We came out again at Bostonia and came home same way the rest of the way home. It was a 65 mile drive and about my first experience on those valley roads.

Jan 20th. Took it easy today after our big drive yesterday. Just drove down town down 12th street and back. Pershing Drive the return trip registers seven miles on our speedometer and East San Diego is at least 3 or 4 miles farther out than us. the city certainly is spread out a long way.

Jan 21st. Had quiet a large shower in the night and early this morning. but cleared up fine. started for the park again went to another section. north of the Bridge saw the Rose Gardens lots of them in bloom. also, one corner all full of all varieties of palm trees & shrubs. with

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