April 9 – San Diego Spring Break
Nothing Like the Sun
Went on a Road Trip to San Diego with my Son on Sunday, April 4, 2009 and returned last night, April 8th. Overall, the trip was Perfect. 4 Days and 3 Nights of pure fun. The Ocean was as beautiful as ever, the weather was ideal (60-75f, Clear, Rained 1 night). Lots of happy people all around. The Drive was perfect and mello in the newly acquired 1992 Volvo 740 Station Wagon (music via our Ipods). This trip was a dream come true and could have only been made better if Alicia and Miriam were with us.
4-5
We started by heading to Venice Beach for Lunch/Dinner, which proved too crowed to enjoy, so off we went to Jerry Deli in Marina Del Rey. Food and Service was excellent. I had one of the Burgers ( I would give it a nine – not the best in the world but very good). We finished off with a piece of Chocolate Chees Cake – excellent. What can I say, its vacation time, a calories are kind of out the window. We then headed to the Honda Center in Anahiemto watch an NHL Hockey Game – Ducks versus San Jose Sharks. Excellent game and huge crowd made for an exciting time. Ducks lost 3-2, oh well. We then headed to San Diego, Shelter Island to Car Camp. To Sleep at 10:30. The Volvo was very comfortable for both of us.
Venice Beach Crowds – Wooh!
1992 Volvo – The Ultimate Car Camper For Two
4-6
Up at around 8:00. Headed to Imperial Beach. Ran on Tijuana Estuary for 1 hour 05 minutes. Super nice out. Max has become a really good runner! We then when to a Greek food place on the beach there. Nice. Machaca Omelet for me and Giro for Max. Lots of Water. Then off we went to UCSD tour. Decent campus, both max and I were impressed with the Size, Closeness to the ocean, Architecture, pretty woman, and the laid back energy. Lots of Bicycles. Really cool library.
Surfers Point, Imperial Beach
UCSD Library
Then we were off to Pacific and Mission Beach for some Bike Riding and Beach lounging. Very relaxing. For dinner, we went to Zocalos in old town. This place is latin gourmet all the way. I had chicken in a awesome pepper sauce, withveggies, Max had a sampler. We had a Caesar Salad, Calamari and Shrimp, Flan, and Coffees. Yes we were stuffed and satisfied through and through. This place rocks. When then went to Horton Plaza (Gas Light District) to watch a Movie (Fast and Furious 3), we both gave it a five. Fairly good action, but really bad acting and writing. Back to Shelter Island to Sleep on the Volvo about 11:00pm.
4-7
Up around 8:00am, yep we are definitely on holiday. Went to Supermarket and picked up breakfast/lunch and picnicked on Mission Beach.
Max at the Zoo
Then to the SD Zoo for the Day. Nice as ever. Can’t say I’m a big fan of Zoo’s, but they are interesting and Max, the aspiring Vet, always loves anything animals. To Phils BBQ. Had Ribs and Chicken – another excellent, all in, dinner. Damn this place is great! Maybe the best ribs in the world. Yep, we are having fun! Back to Mission Beach for relaxation, biking, reading. Off to the Movies, Horton Plaza, to see Adventureland. Comedy. We rated it a 6. Funny at times, but serious dud time. Still, both movies provided some decent entertainment. We will look deeper for things to do at night on our next trip. Back to, you guessed it, Shelter Island for Sleep.
4-8
Up at 7:00. Rained last night. Really made the sleep deep. Comfortable. Started with some Starbucks coffee (typical each morning – what can I say, taste great and yep, it holiday!). We went to Cardiff beach, enjoyed a nice walk, then off to Dana Point to Bonjours French Cafe for Breakfast. I had Eggs Benedict, Max had Chicken Crapes – this place is excellent! Then continued to UCLA for a tour. Really big campus. Visited Library. BTW, both UC tours we made were on bikes – pleasant way to tour. Students seemed to be more stressed out. Hardly any bicycles. There was a group marching around protesting for pro American Indian Admission quota’s which of course, Max and I are against. Well, off we headed on to Bako, arrived around 4.
UCLA Library (Left)
San Diego Sunrise after a Night of Rain
Trip was especially nice as I was able to be with Max and create those wonderful life long memories I will hold dear when I’m like 100 (OK maybe 95).
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