February 1 ~ 2
We all feel the need for an easy day. Spend the morning at the pool teaching Ian to use snorkeling equipment readying him for an upcoming trip to Cancun. Not everyone is so lucky though! Poor Chip has to go to a conference in Vegas and spends the morning with the laptop reviewing his presentation.
Old Town is considered the "birthplace" of California and the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. In 1769, the first mission in a chain of 21 missions in the state was built here leading to the colonization of the state. Unfortunately we didn't have time to wander much 'cuz we needed to get Chip to the airport. The shops and the restaurant in the square are cute. But it appears that most of the buildings in the historic portion are recreations. Can't fairly judge though since we really didn't spend the time.
Making a conconction for dinner that I call Margharita Shrimp. Basically, make a big unchilled margharita and marinate shrimp for about 30 minutes and grill on skewers. Boil the marinade sauce, thicken with cornstarch and serve over rice. I also like to grill pineapple and serve on the side.
Balboa Park
Kelly and Ian have to leave this morning and we hate to let them go. After a tearful goodbye, we try to cheer up and go to Balboa Park (balboapark.org). It is the touted as the nation's largest cultural park and is home to the zoo, 15 museums and a beautiful botanical garden. The park first started to take shape in the early 1900's but the 1915 Panama-California Exoposition gave it the stunningly grand buildings that today house the museums.
Our last afternoon in San Diego just has to be capped off with a sunset drink at The Del (hoteldel.com). The sun didn't cooperate, but it's a fitting ending to a great time in San Diego.Leaving San Diego tomorrow. On the way to Temecula for a little more vineyard stuff.
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