From the Desert... to the Mountains.. to the Ocean

I have been travelling alot lately. I spent two weekends in Phoenix and this past weekend, I took a trip to San Diego, California.

My primary reason for going was to watch the Red Bull Air race. It was so much fun. The weather wasn't very warm.. hence my facebook profile of me running on the beach in jeans and a hoodie! :)

but the weekend was a blast:

Friday night: Arrived in San Diego around 8:30pm went directly from the airport to dinner at an over priced Seafood restaurant - the service was fantastic (The Joys of California!) But the food was mediocre. I had a lightly crusted fish - I can't recall what it was.. trout maybe.. After all - where better to have seafood than AT the ocean. The air was cool, chilly in fact.. the salt from the sea lightly brushing my olfactories... I felt like I had left all my troubles and stress behind and I was on a holiday. Funny how the ocean does that to you, hey?

My hotel balcony overlooked the city and parts of the harbor. Very nice.

Saturday. Up at around 9am, went for a walk on the beach. It was again chilly. Found a breakfast place overlooking the ocean and all the Cali folks enjoying their morning jog or walking their dog. In the distance there are some brave stars surfing the waves.. I remember the last time I saw a school of dolphins dancing between the waves.. so beautiful.....The ocean is calling my name.... So there I go, Like a psycho.. running on the beach! ha ha ha. jeans.. hoodie, ray Bans ha ha ha...

After breakfast and a nice ocean intake.. I made my way to the air show. This was the qualifying rounds and the place was packed. It was such a nice scenary over the ocean and the harbor watching planes do amazing stunts at amazing speeds. After the airshow we went for some grub and walked around Downtown for a bit.

The nightlife is kind of crazy and people there are EXACTLY how you'd think Californians are.. :)

Sunday: Woke up early after a great night's rest and went for a walk along the harbor. Admiring the huge cruise ships... one of these days I will sum up the courage to go on a cruise.. I heard it's claustrophobic plus they feed you all day - eat all day and up chuck at the same time.. errr not so much!!

Went to breakfast and ready to watch the Formula 1 race at a pub with all the other crazy fans.. Do I WISH I was IN Barcelona to see the race in person - oh yeah - but San Diego will do! The race made me lose a few hairs, but it was a bunch of fun. I had a great breakfast.. hard poached eggs in a Spanish sauce.. it was delish beyond words.

The race ended just in time to take the long walk to the air race. Which was race day! very exciting. Had a load of fun. The sun was out, but it wasn't really much warmer. The race was fun and we were all exhausted after that. We headed with the hoard of people streaming to downtown - on a Sunday the Hard Rock hotel has a matinee club / pool party.. it was fun to watch people parade around! LOL People watching is my second favourite thing to do!: )

I had a glass of (watered down - cheap)wine and some German Chocolate cake. Sat and relaxed until it was almost time to leave. I went walking and looking at the real estate in down town San Diego - getting a feel of the town.. pretty nice... ;) wink wink...

Then I had to depart. The bummer about only going to a place for the weekend and attending an event, is that you don't get to see much. It's ok - it was my second trip to San D and it was a phenomenal weekend. Relaxed, fun! Mini vaca! YAY.