San Diego

It's been a little while since the last post, and contrary to my natural inclination, I haven't been idle. I spent part of the last two weeks in San Diego, where I finally caught up to my daughter who is having the summer to beat all summers. She was there for a week already, participating in a sculpture class with my mother in law, then was taking a week-long surfing camp at Ponto Beach.

When I finally got there, she was finishing up, and we added Spencer to the last day's class (He had been away at a different camp near Susanville for "the best two weeks of my life" before we dragged him to San Diego.) I of course, had to immediately hit the local Roberto's for some awesome tacos. Though I still can't fathom the popularity of the California Burrito they sell - carne asada, french fries, sour cream and Pico de gallo. Really? Skip the sour cream and definitely the french fries and toss in some avocado, and you've got yourself a deal!

We also had time to catch a Padres game. Good seats and great weather turned my kids into Padres fans. Too bad they lost, and aren't doing so well this season. The stadium was spectacular!

While the kids were in their camps (Mikaela at the San Diego Zoo camp - "Don't pick me up on time, I want to talk with my friends!" and Spencer at a nerd camp learning Java coding on the campus of UCSD), Risa and I got some miles and saddle time logged on the bicycles. She is doing a 65-mile ride in September and needs both. I tagged along because before I found running, cycling was my thing and it's hard to beat a ride along the beach! She's doing the Medio route of Levi's Grand Fondo with a few thousand of her closest friends - and Spencer. While they ride, Mikaela and I will be hanging at home doing Dad/Daughter stuff. I wonder if I can convince her to run a few miles? :-)

All in all, a fantastic trip, even with 9 hours in a car each way. Bringing the bikes was definitely worth it. If I ever retire, and can escape, San Diego definitely beckons to me.