Lovely part of the world along the Californian coastline from Encinitas to San Diego.
Bits and pieces of the things we did.......
SAN DIEGO
One day we lunch in Little Italy, San Diego...........
Went to the San Diego triathlon and barracked for Luke............................
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| Wynne's first triathlon to cheer for her dad |
Strolled along the pathways through the park at the lovely Spanish Landing overlooking San Diego Bay ( part of the triathlon run course)
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| More gum trees |
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| A wonderful sculpture by the world renowned Victor Salmones |
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| The two Luke's fly past on their way to the finish line at Seaport Village |
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| Beth and Wynne in training - also heading for the finish line! |
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| The finish line in the park over looking San Diego Bay |
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| Luke heads for the finish line |
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| Post race check-in |
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| Heading home! |
An afternoon in La Jolla...............................
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| Torrey Pines with La Jolla on the headland in the distance |
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La Jolla Beach
Popular with the locals and the holiday makers |
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| La Jolla Village on the headland, La Jolla Cove below |
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| Summer holidays and great weather = a full beach! |
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| Seagulls like it to! |
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Walking down to la Jolla Cove
Lots of birdlife and seal! |
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| Mum and baby enjoying a doze! |
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| Someone else has different ideas! |
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Here I come to disturb you!
Love the bird protecting mum and bub. |
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| Arguing! Very noisy!!! |
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| He pushes her into the water - meanie!!! |
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| Californian Pelicans |
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| La Jolla Cove |
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The seal colony kept us amused
Noisy and smelly! |
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| Who me!!!!????? |
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| More summer fun - swimming and diving |
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| Sandstone caves at the Cove |
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| Great walk along the sandstone cliffs |
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San Diego Contemporary Art Museum
Ingenious boat sculpture balances on he roof at the entrance |
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| Beautiful rose, "Hodak" |
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| La Valencia - :The Pink Lady" of La Jolla |
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| La Rue Restaurant |
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| What a beautiful church! - Mary Star of the Sea |
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| The Fair has been in full swing since we have been here - crowded day and night! |
Our hometown while we are visiting.....................
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| Lovely cafes, shops, streetscaping and sculptures |
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| Want one of these wall gardens for home! |
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| Bark art!!! Stunning trees! |
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| Aussie gums? |
Window shopping in Solana Beach ..............................
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| Great pedestrian crossings! |
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| "Out of the Box" - love it! |
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| Excellent shop! |
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| Who "crashed" after a 13 hr flight and only 45 minutes sleep!!! |
