Kim and I headed over to San Diego to watch our Sun Devils take on the Texas Longhorns in the 2007 Holiday Bowl. We also made it to a local alumni rally and participated in the “Gold Rush” of the Gaslamp district.

Two people dressed in yellow, with face paint and accessories, take a selfie at a sports stadium. A person with curly hair and a yellow shirt holds up two event tickets and makes a hand gesture. A poster welcomes the Sun Devils to the 2007 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl with logos from Budweiser and Bud Light. A sign at Fred's Mexican restaurant welcomes the Arizona State Sun Devils, featuring logos for Budweiser and Bud Light. A person is speaking at a podium with an Arizona State University banner in front of a group that includes cheerleaders. Two people are posing together, one wearing a black jacket and the other a yellow hoodie. A man is signing a woman's sleeve while she smiles, wearing a maroon and gold sports jersey. A group of cheerleaders wearing ASU uniforms are celebrating indoors with pom-poms. A person poses with a sports mascot dressed in a devil-themed costume, both making hand gestures, while others are visible in the background. A person is posing next to a sign in a parking area that prohibits tailgating and alcoholic beverages. A smiling couple is posing for a selfie under a canopy of string lights. A person is posing with a mascot dressed in a maroon and gold costume at an event. Two people wearing fan gear and face paint are at a sports stadium, with a football game visible in the background. A marching band performs on a football field as a crowd watches from the stands. A crowded sports stadium at night features fans in colorful clothing and a scoreboard displaying game information. A person with face paint and foam horns is dressed in team colors, showing sports enthusiasm.