Lonely Planet Pocket San Diego guide, mint green cover
Description
Lost my Lonely Planet Pocket San Diego guide yesterday around 5pm near Seaport Village. It's a small paperback, about 5x8 inches, with a bright mint-green cover and a sun illustration; the edges are creased from being tucked in my backpack. It's the 2019 edition, and there's a frayed blue ribbon bookmark sticking out, plus a handwritten note on the first page with my initials 'P.P.' inside. This book was a gift from my aunt and feels sentimental—I'd really appreciate getting it back if anyone spotted it around Seaport Village, Embarcadero Marina Park South, or the Gaslamp Quarter. If you found it, please DM me through this listing so we can arrange pickup.
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