We had the enviable task of attending several conferences in Southwestern CA over the last two weeks. First up was Newport Beach where we got to see temperatures in the 60's and 70's for the first time since last October (maybe November). It was great being outside in the sun and warmth which were able to fit in around Jo's meetings. We had a great time exploring the Newport Beach area with a trip to Balboa Island and walks along the beach. We also found time for a day of hiking in the canyons nearby. Although since it is still early spring there not too much was blooming. So a lot of brown, dusty trails and dried out plants. We found the "Shake Shack" which sat on the bluffs above the ocean and had excellent milk shakes. So good, that on our last day there we had breakfast there in the morning and decided to get milk shakes to go with our french toast and eggs. Not particularly healthy but it sure tasted good! Our evenings were spent at various cocktail hours and dinners and as you can see Jo looks fabulous when all decked out (she looks fabulous otherwise, but you get my drift).
After our week in Newport we headed to San Diego and the Hotel Del Coronado for another five days (yep, Jo had back to back meetings). Again we found time to get out in the sun and warm temperatures while working around the meetings. In San Diego we spent a day exploring Balboa Park, which certainly wasn't anywhere near enough time. We particularly liked the cactus garden in the park where they had some really unusual species of cacti. For our evening dinners, there fortunately, at least for me, weren't any black tie events but after hitting our eighth cocktail party/dinner in ten days I was pretty well talked out. I mean I get talked out at one cocktail hour, much less eight. We enjoyed our time seeing San Diego again, but were ready, sort of - see below, to come home.
Unfortunately, we came home to piles of snow and 30 degree temperatures - with more to come. We received about 6-8 inches of snow two days before we came home and then another 3 inches just two days ago. Winter just doesn't want to give up this year. Hard to believe I'm still shoveling in late April. But spring should be coming.... I have my spring fertilizer already, just need the snow to actually melt so I can see the grass to spread it on.
After our week in Newport we headed to San Diego and the Hotel Del Coronado for another five days (yep, Jo had back to back meetings). Again we found time to get out in the sun and warm temperatures while working around the meetings. In San Diego we spent a day exploring Balboa Park, which certainly wasn't anywhere near enough time. We particularly liked the cactus garden in the park where they had some really unusual species of cacti. For our evening dinners, there fortunately, at least for me, weren't any black tie events but after hitting our eighth cocktail party/dinner in ten days I was pretty well talked out. I mean I get talked out at one cocktail hour, much less eight. We enjoyed our time seeing San Diego again, but were ready, sort of - see below, to come home.
Unfortunately, we came home to piles of snow and 30 degree temperatures - with more to come. We received about 6-8 inches of snow two days before we came home and then another 3 inches just two days ago. Winter just doesn't want to give up this year. Hard to believe I'm still shoveling in late April. But spring should be coming.... I have my spring fertilizer already, just need the snow to actually melt so I can see the grass to spread it on.
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