Pondering

But first pictures and adventures to share:
Point Lomis has a military cemetery that is pretty fascinating in that it is so peaceful and serene. The flowers are called Bird of Paradise and are quite striking. David and Mikey (both ex Navy men) taking a minute to reflect.

This lighthouse on Point Lomis makes a great picture, it looks like an estate. Anyway this light house replaced..... This one. Apparently this one was too high (is on the point while the new one is below on the ocean) and the light confused boaters because it was so high.

David and Mikey have played a few games of cribbage. David pegs...constantly

While poor Mikey scratches his head wondering how can it be?

The waves have been fabulous this past week and many were out to enjoy them. This is taken on Coronado Beach with Point Lomis in the background.

The beaches here have black sand running through them. Those are Jan's feet strolling along.

One of THE places to stay is Del Coronado or for those in the know it is just 'The Del'. This is apparently where the rich and famous stay. In fact, according to our tour guide (Jan) the apartment at the top shown here is where the presidents stay.

Bob G if you are following this blog I just want you to know that I have decided to stay

And open up my own shop....whatchya think Bob?

I can get my taste of Mexico in Old Town. Our two old boys posed for us trying to look old. I think they just managed to look danged crabby!

While on Isla I have posted pictures of the island church. Many of the churches you see here are the old world look churches. I love that style.

Yup there are even vendors selling items from Mexico.

Since the day that we arrived I have been trying to figure out why I so enjoy this place. After all we live in the woods (and this is far from the woods). At home our nearest town has a population of maybe 200 (I have no clue how populated this area is but given all of the roads and cars it is definitely more than 200:). I have never liked big busy towns (this is big and busy). Well you get the idea. And I guess we are both surprised that we do enjoy it so much. I think it is the diversity of the area and the lifestyle of many. Surfers, joggers, bike riders, rich, poor and homeless side by side and it all seems to work. We can spend hours sitting or walking on the beach, riding our bikes into town to have coffee on the street or enjoying one of many farmer's markets. There is also Bourbon Street, LA and of course the Price is Right. Dozens and dozens of parks to enjoy, Sea World, the Zoo, Balboa Park and a boat load of museums....nuff said? And yes Bugs you were right:)