All Is Well; Sunny California; Special Sightings in San Diego
Some of the stuff in this entry is a long time coming. I'll try not to make it a novel (partially because I know you don't want to read my detailed explanations of everything that's happened to me in the past month, and partially because I should be reading right now).
I'm relieved to say that yesterday I was happily reunited with my luggage. As promised by the American Airlines representative in Dallas, my luggage appears to have traveled (all alone!) to Birmingham on one of the next available flights. I literally hugged my bags when I got them. Aside from a hole that's been ripped in one (in addition to the broken zipper they did to it on a previous trip... grr...), I couldn't have been happier. I have stuff again!
I really doubt my trip to California could have been any better. Brian and I spent the entire trip being lazy, watching movies, cuddling to the point of excess, eating beyond the point of excess, and doing all those little things you miss so much when you live so far apart. Though I enjoyed all this doing-nothingness endlessly, by far the highlight of the trip was a day-trip to San Diego!
I was beyond pumped to go to the San Diego Zoo, a sight I'd dreamed of seeing since I was but a wee little nerd watching animal documentaries on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet... er, I mean, a cool kid that socialized well with others? Whatever. The point is, we went to the zoo! It was huge, I was thrilled, and some of the animals seemed to be feeling especially photogenic for me.
Other animals were also willing to do a little showing off for the camera. Not all their methods were quite so... ahem... charming...
Some animals were dangerous!
Others were simply content to be discovering delicious new foods, such as the churro.
Many other animals were seen and photographed, but one in particular stands out. We were fortunate enough to encounter...
As the majestic Steve Betz is indigenous to the San Diego Area, he is familiar with the best sources of delicious food. We were taken to Another Realm of Amazing Goodness in the form of a beachside grill place known as Hodad's.
Afterwards we took our full bellies to the nearby pier. We were lucky enough to capture photographs of ourself with the good Dr. Betz! Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
I really doubt my trip to California could have been any better. Brian and I spent the entire trip being lazy, watching movies, cuddling to the point of excess, eating beyond the point of excess, and doing all those little things you miss so much when you live so far apart. Though I enjoyed all this doing-nothingness endlessly, by far the highlight of the trip was a day-trip to San Diego!
After one last laugh at surfers being pummeled by the waves...
...We were sad to see that it was time to go. But the day was success, and the beach bid us a beautiful farewell!
I would love to continue posting, but Vox is getting glitchy and I really need to get some homework done. Posting about summer plans tomorrow, hopefully! Until then, I leave you with this public service announcement:
Remember... stepping on sweating flowers isn't just wrong. It's against the law--a crime against the San Diego Zoo and all of humanity. ...Er, flower-anity.
Comments
I'm glad you had such a great time! Thanks for sharing the pictures -- I can't wait to visit San Diego and the zoo and especially see the elusive Steve Betz....
Hey sdede2--- what about my hair!?!?! <Hrmph>
That was so much fun, Joie! Though I certainly hopes its more than a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! :)
I think you should come to San Diego, too. =) (When I'm out West, of course.)