Archives for San Diego - Page 3
J is for Julian Apple Pie!
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 ;My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego ;Today is J. Today we head east, 60 miles out of the city of San Diego, and into the mountains…
I is for Star of India
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 Challenge. My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego life. Today is I.) What is Quintessential San Diego and starts with "I"? There is Little Italy - a vibrant community…
H is for Hotel del Coronado
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 Challenge. My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego life. Today is H.) The Hotel Del Coronado with my friend, Cathy Today we head across the San Diego bay, from…
G is for Giant Dipper
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 Challenge. My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego life. Today is G.) Giant Dipper at Night - San Diego's Historic Roller Coaster(By Greg Bulla, from Wikimedia Commons) How about…
F is for Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Today we are heading up to the northern reaches of San Diego County, to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Flower Fields Running right along Interstate 5 are 50 acres of vibrant flowers. They bloom from March to May, making a stunning display of colored ribbons visible as your car zooms past. The flowers are Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, a variety developed…
E is for Eucalyptus Trees (and Elephants)
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 Challenge. My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego life. Today is E.) Yesterday we took our grandkiddos to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. I knew this Eucalyptus post…
D is for Downtown San Diego
(This is part of a series, Blogging from A to Z April 2014 ;My theme for the challenge is Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, focusing on those things that are typical, or perfect, or classic examples of San Diego ;Today is D.) San Diego Skyline on a December DaySource Downtown San Diego is made up of several distinct neighborhoods,…
C is for Coronado Bay Bridge, or, How A Bridge Made Me Sad
Coronado Bay Bridge A funny thing happened when I started thinking what to write about the Coronado Bay Bridge. I realized I have an unresolved issue with that bridge. That bridge and I have something we need to work out. That bridge stole a fun little part of my childhood from me! Back when I was a kid, BB -…
B is for Balboa Park
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis Today we visit one of the favorite spots in San Diego for locals and visitors alike -- Balboa Park. With 1000 acres, 15 museums, hiking trails, concerts, plays, fountains and gardens, there is something for everyone. I took this picture of the beautiful California Tower from inside the upstairs of the Old Globe Theatre.…
A is for Airport – San Diego International’s New Terminal 2
by Donna Amis Davis / @DonnaAmisDavis And we're off! Hang on for a month-long ride through San Diego, California. We're going to visit Quintessential San Diego from A to Z, as part of the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2014. And today, what could be more a more appropriate place to start than the airport, the place many…