Hotel for the week

Stayed at the Courtyard for my trip to SD. Has a really nice outdoor pool and hot tub great for recovery after the marathon.
Flight to San Diego

Had a beautiful flight from Omaha to San Diego for a work/race weekend in Southern California.
Great sunset stroll

Came up to Carlsbad to get registration packet for the marathon tomorrow and the sun put on quite a sunset show over the Pacific.
Plant and Animal Genome Meeting

Five day meeting in SD here at the Town and Country.
Carlsbad Marathon

Drove up to Carlsbad to run the Carlsbad Marathon. Beautiful course, but hilly. Enjoyed the race although I struggled the last 10 miles. I don’t run very good in warm weather marathons. Now back toRead more
South Fortuna Summit Hike

Afternoon sessions were plant heavy, so I slipped away to walk some lactic acid out of my legs. This was bit more strenuous than I probably should have done but it was worth it. Going up hill wasn’tRead more
Point Loma Tidal Pond

This was a nice place to visit. Fortunate I was here at low tide so I could go out on the pond.
Cabrillo Mounment and Lighthouse

Beautiful views of Coronado and San Diego. This is well worth a quick trip.
Ocean Beach Sunset

Hoping to get on the pier, but it was close due to high surf. Still had a beautiful sunset! Cool beach town!
Cuyamaca Peak Hike

Took the day to drive up to the mountains. What a spectacular hike. Very little people on side trails up to Cuyamaca. Well worth the visit!
Stonewall Peak

Went right into this hike after coming down the fire road off Cuyamaca. Bit more crowded here but still a fun and beautiful hike.
Anza Borrego Desert

Anza is just over one pass and 45 minute drive from Cuyamaca, completely different topography and environment. Made it just before sunset. Watch the box canyon fill with darkness, cool!
Nickel Beer Brewery

When driving on a remote mountain road and come across a random brewery, you have to stop. Sampled the triple and porter, good stuff.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Hike

Hike up to Cuyamaca Peak and over to Stonewall Peak. Beautiful up here!
Airport Bar

Having a Bloody Mary with breakfast before departing back to NE!
Home

Five day meeting, seven days on the road, and several side trips was fun. San Diego is a cool area! Glad to be home!