Palm Springs
30 de enero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our last trail of the trip was the Andreas Canyon Trail. This was a scenic loop trail through the canyon and along Andreas Creek.
Palm Springs
30 de enero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I set the camera on auto to take a group photo. But when I ran to take my place in the photo, I slid off the trail so this is why we were all laughing! We finished our hike at 4:45 so we made theLeer más
Palm Springs
31 de enero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Hotel prices were ridiculously high, $200 and up, but I finally managed to get a $125 Hotwire deal just hours ago. The Saguaro was a very, very colourful hotel but clean and comfortable. AlyssaLeer más
Del Mar
1 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
My home for the next 2 weeks is the L'Auberge Resort in Del Mar, an affluent city with a population of 4,200. There are only 12 timeshare units here adjacent to a very posh hotel resort. The beach isLeer más
Del Mar
2 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
There are 2 grocery stores, Vons and Albertsons, that are both a 6.5 km walk. It wouldn't have been a difficult walk but there was one very long, steep hill that had to be conquered. It was downhillLeer más
Del Mar
3 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
It's all about the beach in Southern California. The Del Mar beach is roughly 4 km long with scenic bluffs. I was surprised to see the black sand. I walked the beach almost daily but really had to payLeer más
Del Mar
3 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
My beach on a Sunday. Not quite as crazy as Grand Beach on a hot summer day. I preferred my beach on any day but the weekend.
Del Mar
4 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The north section of the beach is referred to as "Dog Beach". From designer dogs to rescue dogs, they were all welcome to this off-leash beach and were a joy to watch. The city even providesLeer más
Del Mar
5 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Surfers. They come in all ages, males outnumbering the females. The one thing they all have in common is that they are all fit and firm! I enjoyed watching them, surf that is, but it seemed like a lotLeer más
Del Mar
6 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
On my beach walks I also saw whale spouts, a baby seal, sand castles, and trains.
Del Mar
7 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Amazing sunsets :-)
Encinitas
9 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
I had not set foot in the car all week but decided I should probably get out and explore the area.
Last month as we were driving along the Coast Highway we came across a temple and wondered what itLeer más
San Diego
9 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Googlemaps predicted it would take 30 minutes to get to Balboa Park but the GPS took me straight through the city as I had directed it to avoid the I-5. An hour and 45 minutes later I arrived atLeer más
Del Mar
14 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Although I had good intentions of exploring more, the trip to Balboa Park ended that endeavour. I spent the rest of the week much as I had the previous week....walking about town, to the farmersLeer más
Carlsbad
15 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Moving day, a mere 25 km north to Carlsbad where I had booked a studio unit at the Hilton Mar Brisa Resort. What a major let down! A kitchen with only a microwave and bar fridge; no ocean view; paperLeer más
Carlsbad
16 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The pool and landscaping at the resort is beautiful but the weather has been too cool for swimming (62 degrees). Next door to the resort is Legoland, an amusement park. GS would have loved this placeLeer más
Carlsbad
18 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The past 2 days I've been exploring the neighbourhood. More big hills to climb but the area is very pretty. Costco is a l/2 hour walk, as is the Premium Outlet Mall. On my route was The Flower Fields,Leer más
Carlsbad
19 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today I walked to the nearby Museum of Making Music. It was founded by the National Association of Music Merchants so the focus was on the history of the manufacturing of instruments. Each of the 5Leer más
Carlsbad
20 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
On my walks I always passed a huge building with the name GIA that had security officers posted at the entrance. My curiosity led me to Google the name and I learned that it was the GemologicalLeer más
Laguna Beach
21 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
My new home is on the 2nd floor of an older building, as all are in Laguna Beach, but it has been well maintained. It's an unusual layout with a long, narrow kitchen, living and dining area. TheLeer más
Laguna Beach
22 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Laguna Beach is in Orange County, midway between San Diego and Los Angeles, and extends for 7 miles along the coast. The city is a mix of beach action, boutique shops, restaurants, and artLeer más
Laguna Beach
23 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Laguna Beach is well-known as an artist colony. There are 3 or 4 fine art galleries in each block downtown. This one is on the main level of my building. Their love of art is evident everywhere I go.Leer más
Laguna Beach
23 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Even the park benches have an artistic flair.
Laguna Beach
23 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
And the public services have a unique style to them as well. The last photo was taken of a sign on the ground beside a manhole cover!
Laguna Beach
23 de febrero de 2015, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This morning I spoke to the condo manager about the noise level from the 4 lane coastal highway that runs mere feet from my unit. He said there was nothing he could do. But I've driven 2,500 miles toLeer más





































































