Okay – it’s not really as much a vacation hangover as much as a cold I caught while on vacation, but “hangover” sounds much cooler.
So, in case you’re out of the loop, we were off for 2 weeks to San Diego, a cruise on the Mexican Riviera, and then some jaunting around Los Angeles. Tons of fun was had, much relaxing was done, and I suffered a red eye flight with the bird flu (sorry if you’re a poor soul that I infected along the way). As the suitcases become unpacked, the laundry done, and the photos sorted, I will (hopefully) return to the blogosphere.
Right now, I do have some photos to share. Our first stop in California was the San Diego Zoo. It was awesome. But, for the value, I must say after experiencing one of the most Famous Zoos There Is I really have more appreciation for our NC Zoo. It is actually pretty impressive for, ahem, being in the middle of nowhere North Carolina. Nonetheless, we saw some awesome new warm-weather animals at the San Diego Zoo (pandas, flamingos, and more!), rode the scary tight-rope ride, and of course watched the sea lion show. A good time was had by all. You can experience it first-hand here (though, our camera died at the end of the day so you miss 8000 flamingo pictures I would have taken. Poor you.)
The next day, we explored Old Town and Balboa Park in San Diego before heading north to Escondido for Stone Brewery, Pizza Port, and an un-impressive LSS. Someone very much enjoyed the beer culture of SoCal and stocked up on some new beer wardrobe items. Balboa Park was really beautiful – lots of gardens and historic architecture. Fair warning that our battery was just fine and therefore are the 8000 pictures of flowers and cacti. Proceed if you are brave.
November 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Oh I loved looking at all the beautiful pictures. You both look so happy like you really enjoyed yourselves. Can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. God that panda is soooo cute. Can’t remember ever seeing one real so that had to be a joy!!!
November 15th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I noticed you are in search of gourmet cupcakes…I wonder if you found Elizabethan Desserts while in Encinitas, CA while you were in the SD area?? they have amazing cupcakes that so delicious. It’s a great little place sharing space right next to a nursery. Here is the link to website, if you are ever in So Cal again, you must try it. I found it while visiting my sister who lives in Carlsbad. http://www.elizabethandesserts.com/
November 15th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I guess I should have put this comment under “in search of gourmet cupcakes, but since you were in the SD area, I immediately though of this place. I meant to say “…in Encinitas” not “while” in Encinitas. Not sure if you made it there during your So Cal travels. What is “LSS”? My sister used to live in Escondido, so I’m curious.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
I didn’t make it to that place when we were in San Diego, but it looks tasty!!! We did find a place in Santa Monica called “Yummy cupcakes” that was awesome – I have some pictures from there I’ll be posting eventually
LSS stands for “Local scrapbook store” — I’m a scrapbooking nerd.. haha
November 17th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Oh we had a great time. So Cal has an excellent beer culture. I really wish we could have visited more of the Pizza Port locations but we will next time! The San Diego Zoo allows you to get better views of the Pandas then the National Zoom in Washington DC.
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