San Diego

Feb 15     Seaworld

We always miss these 2 while traveling 

We spent the day at Seaworld. We met Josh, Casey, kids, Casey's mom Kathie, sister Courtney and her kids. They drove in from Anaheim where they've been the past week. We got there about 11am. So nice to see Josh and the kids, we really miss JJ and Jade.

Miki, Me, Josh, Casey

Seaworld was nice because there were things for everyone to enjoy. We saw some shows, got to go on the roller coaster and the kids enjoyed the kiddie rides and touch pools. JJ is staying with us for the next few days. He and Miki will fly home together next Wednesday. Josh, Casey, and Jade will go home tomorrow.

Lunch time

Jade is worn out

I bought the San Diego 4 day pass for us. Adults $209, JJ $189. If we go to at least 3 major parks, it'll be worth it. The weather was pretty nice today, cold but at least not raining. We picked the wrong time to visit San Diego. It's at least 20 degrees colder than normal. It's going to be like this for the next week or so.

Ice cream for JJ and grandpa

Feb 16     Legoland

Today we went to Legoland. We left a little late and got there around 11am. It's the holiday weekend and seems like everyone's here. The line for parking was crazy, it took awhile. Parking was $22.00.

JJ & Grandpa locked up

The park was very, very busy. All rides had a long wait. We managed to go on a couple of rides and looked around. We had lunch at the all you can eat pizza and pasta place which was pretty good.

We also went to the Legoland Aquarium. This was included in our pass. It was small but pretty neat.

We all agreed that Legoland was just ok. Maybe we didn't enjoy it because it was so busy. When I got home, I realized that I lost my gold bracelet. So bummed because this was one of my moms.

Feb 17     San Diego Zoo

We spent the day at San Diego Zoo. The weather is supposed to turn cold and rainy later this afternoon so we tried to get there early. The parking is free at the zoo, good deal because we've been paying a lot for parking at the other amusement parks.

We got on the guided bus tour first. A narrated round-trip adventure on Zoo grounds. It was a good tour of the zoo. With our pass we could also go on the Kangaroo Bus. Hop on and off transportation service to 4 locations around the zoo. This really helped because everything is so spread out.

We really enjoyed ourselves. The panda bears exhibit was busy, there was a long line to go and see them. While waiting in line JJ had to pee, we just had him pee in the bushes while standing in line. We could block him enough. Miki was so embarrassed! We also enjoyed the polar bears swimming and the hippos in the water was pretty cool too.

Dinner was at Olive Garden

Feb 18     San Diego Zoo Safari Park

I got up early and made spam musubis this morning. We brought them to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Between the four of us, it didn't last too long. We really enjoyed ourselves at this park. We got on the African Tram and got to see some animals in their naturalistic habitats. There was a long line for this tram because it's free. We waited almost an hour and the tour was about 30 minutes.

These rhinos were huge

We enjoyed watching the gorillas, lions, elephants, rhinos, and all the other wild animals. It was a fun day.

JJ liked the elephants

Comparing JJ to a gorilla

This was the 4th day for our 4 day pass. We really made use of the pass. Worth it but to keep going for 4 days straight was pretty tiring.

Feb 19     La Jolla

JJ took this picture

Last day for Miki & JJ. We took a drive out to La Jolla to see the sea lions, seals, and the pups at the cove. We got lucky with parking and walked along the coast. There are easy walking paths and benches so we could take our time and enjoy the scenery. Went to see the cave and then walked all the way to the childrens pool. The weather was kind of junky and the water was real rough so the walkway around the childrens pool was closed.

There was a lot to see and smell! We enjoyed ourselves.

Feb 20  Saying goodbye to Miki & JJ

Miki & JJ left this morning. They had to be at the airport around 8am so we got up early and started our trek to the airport. Little bit of traffic but they got there on time.

We had a really nice visit with them this past week. We did a lot and had lots of fun. This was the first time JJ was away from his mommy and daddy for so long. He had a couple of melt downs when he got extra tired or when he would get scoldings but that was expected from a 4 year old.

After Miki and JJ left, Joe and I breathed a sigh of relief. We were constantly on the go, we're not used to that. We like to relax and take our time when we travel so this was very different from our norm.

Ducks on the lake

We went for a walk around Santee Lakes later in the day. About 3 miles around the whole area. This is the kind of things we like to do.....old futs!

Feb 22     San Diego City Tour

This morning we got on the Trolley in Santee and took the green line into San Diego. I bought tickets for us to do the city tour on the Hop on Hop off Trolley, $32 each but didn't get a chance to do it earlier because of the weather. Well, we're doing it today and tomorrow we leave for Desert Hot Springs.

View from the Coronado Bridge

Very good tour of San Diego, it made 10 stops around the city. We got on in Old Town, got off at Balboa Park and walked around a little bit, continued on to Little Italy and had lunch at Filippi's. Excellent food, we had a pizza and spinach lasagna. So much food....we had leftovers for dinner.

Balboa Park

Filippi's was real good

Pizza & Spinach Lasagna

When we got back home, we went to the pool and hot tub. First time in 10 days camping here! It was a little cold but we had to do it. The hot tub was really nice and relaxing.



The weather in San Diego was pretty cold and rainy for the last ten days ranging from the low 30's to the low 60's. Not typical San Diego weather. We made the most of it. Managed to see everything that we planned for. Next stop, Desert Hot Springs for some relaxation.