A little "Stay-cation" Adventure

Today the kids and I decided to step out and play tourist again. We'd had such a nice time the other afternoon going to Point Loma and the tide pools that we decided to go again today, and spend a bit more time. It was another picture-perfect day here in sunny San Diego, and we took advantage of it.

We started out by going out to the Lighthouse in Point Loma, and walking down the "Bayside Trail" which was labeled as "moderately steep"....let's just say they got the "steep" part right. Actually is was a great walk, about 3 miles round trip, and about 1/3 of that was on paved road, the rest was a wide dirt trail. We did the round trip in an hour, which pleasantly surprised me, considering it was "moderately steep" which translates to really easy walking down, and "Holy Crap" coming back up. We did it though, "High Fived" each other when we got back to the top, and headed (in the car) to the tide pools.

The tide was a bit high to be able to see much of the actual pools, but it was beautiful down there nonetheless...the afternoon was wrapped up with a stop at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery for a few minutes of quiet reflection, and then the trip home.

And now, just as I am finishing this up - the "cherry on top" of another wonderful day - a spectacular sunset, as seen from my backyard and my beautiful puppy out enjoying it.


It doesn't get much better than this folks.

Pickle on the cliffs near the tide pools.
A beautiful view
Pickle and A.J. being silly

Up close and personal with a pelican Yours truly "livin on the edge"
This poor guy was having a tough time - but he made it out ok.
Bear, Pickle and A.J. just hangin around This little girl had an interesting way of looking at things!
A very peaceful resting place, overlooking the Pacific.
A colorful end to the day.