The Golden Coast

Last weekend we took a roadtrip to San Diego. Our first day there we visited the San Diego Zoo- a first for both of us. It was absolutely amazing. Even with the map, we got lost several times. We managed to get some great pictures and see everything. We were lucky because a cold front came through southern cal last weekend so rather than highs in the 90s, it was 75 the whole time. After the zoo we drove up the coast a little and then ate dinner at Tony Romas. The next morning we drove through La Jolla and had lunch at a diner at the end of a pier in Oceanside. We saw dolphins jumping while we were eating- I didn't want to leave. Some of our friends were coincidently staying near Mission Bay that same weekend so we got to go on our kayaking trip with them. We paddled out from the beach in La Jolla. Our tour guide was really cool and gave us a lot of fun facts about the caves we kayaked through. Our friends immediately tipped their kayak in a big wave while we were paddling out and I have no clue how Jason and I didn't. We didn't see any sharks thank goodness. Sea lion families were swimming all around us and climbing up on the rocks. Several people in the cove were out of their kayaks swimming and snorkeling with them. Jason and I agreed it was one of the neatest experiences we have ever had. Definitely the best $30 we have ever spent. That night we went to a privately owned italian restaurant in a big house called Mama Mias. We had heard they have the "best" pizza in San Diego- and they totally do. And trust me, we have had our fair share of pizza to compare it to. The next morning before we left for Phoenix we went back to La Jolla and hiked down the rocks to see the sea lions again. Jason got some amazing pictures. I took a video too. If you hear some weird barking noises in the video, don't worry, that was me trying to communicate with the sea lions.

Monsoon Madness

This month has been kind of exciting with all the weather changes we have had. Last weekend we enjoyed two straight days of rain and cooler weather. When I say cooler, I mean 75-80. I have to note that Jason felt this was cool enough to use the heated seat in my car one day. LOL. I took this little video clip of one of the storms. We ended up with around 8 trees down just by our apartment.

Recently we got a webcam and have been skyping with our families and friends back home. I am so addicted! Its so much fun, I only wish we could have gotten one three years ago when we first moved out here. This week we have been busy with school and work blah blah but most importantly, getting ready for our roadtrip to California this upcoming weekend. Our friends from Phoenix are going to be in Mission Bay the same weekend, and have booked a kayaking trip for all of us in La Jolla. I have spent a lot of time googling shark sightings/attacks near La Jolla and lets just say I am not relaxed about this excursion!! My sister went on to tell me on the phone that she learned from shark week on discovery that sharks prefer to attack chubbier people. oh great! Maybe I could start working out now? Anyway we are planning to get a few disposable cameras to take pictures inside the caves. The other day we took a field trip with the Ruffies to Petsmart to pick up some more food and treats, and Heinz got a new friend. It has been a few days and now his friend has become a stuffing-less carcus. Here is the video of when he got "Puppy".