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Category: 2018 California Trip

By Mark Posted on July 12, 2018July 11, 2018

Theme Park Gallery

Categories: 2018 California Trip, Photography, TravelTags: Disney, Harry Potter, Photography, Theme Parks, travel
By Mark Posted on July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

Arresto Momentum

I had no desire to get up early. So we got up early. We were going to Universal Studios today, and it was across LA. We’ve done this drive before … Continue reading Arresto Momentum

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Cafe, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Los Angeles, Magic Wand, Traffic, Universal Studios
By Mark Posted on July 11, 2018

Run Mickey!

We overslept. Probably necessary with all the walking, heat and everything. Yulia got up first to swim, she had the whole pool to herself. Then the cats came out to … Continue reading Run Mickey!

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Ducks, Heat, House of Blues, rain, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 9, 2018

Double Score

We actually came pretty close to sleeping in. That might be a first. I should probably stick a plaque on the wall. We had breakfast reserved in Goofy’s Kitchen. It’s our … Continue reading Double Score

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: California Adventure, Design, Disney, Electric Parade, Pixar, travel, Vacation, Winery
By Mark Posted on July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

Photo Finish

We actually got out of the hotel room pretty close to 8 am. We were going to California Adventure today, and thought it opened at 8. There’s always a rush … Continue reading Photo Finish

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Art Deco, Disneyland, Fastpass, Jungle Ride, Pan Pacific, Photopass, Pixar, Schweitzer Falls, travel, Vacation, Xanadu
By Mark Posted on July 6, 2018

We’re Imagineering

We lounged around Anya’s house for a while in the morning. Roger made some amazing Espresso. For as long as we’ve known him, Roger has made espresso a major hobby. … Continue reading We’re Imagineering

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Anaheim, Disney, Disneyland, Heat wave, Monorail, Tiki bar
By Mark Posted on July 5, 2018

Point of Order

We took a day to visit our friends who moved from Seattle down to Dana Point, Roger and Anya. Yulia has been friends with Anya since they worked together in … Continue reading Point of Order

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: 4th of July, Boats, Dana Point, fireworks, Freinds, Marina, Trolley
By Mark Posted on July 4, 2018July 4, 2018

Traffic Stop

We moved hotels.  We took a look at the predictions for 4th of July traffic, and decided to move up the coast a bit. We ended up at Oceanside by … Continue reading Traffic Stop

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Art Deco, Camp Pendleton, Highway 101, Oceanside, Pier, travel
By Mark Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

And a shitload of screen doors

We weren’t sure of the best way to visit Tijuana. We decided on parking at the border lot and walking. We heard it could get crowded, and that it can … Continue reading And a shitload of screen doors

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Margaritas, Mexico, San diego, Tijuana, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

Maritime Museum Gallery

Categories: 2018 California Trip, Photography, TravelTags: Boats, HMS Surprise, Maritime Museum, San diego, Ships, Soviet Foxtrot, Star of India, Submarine, Tall Ships
By Mark Posted on July 2, 2018

No Sleep ‘Til…

Someone was knocking on some door. It took a bit to wake up all the way, but the knocking turned to a pounding. It wasn’t our door, but at 3:00 … Continue reading No Sleep ‘Til…

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: HMS Surprise, Mission Beach, San diego, Star of India, Sunset, Tall Ships, Vacation, Venice Beach
By Mark Posted on July 1, 2018

Seal of Approval

This morning, we had a knock on our door at around 7:30. That was confusing. It took a second to realize that it wasn’t the door, but the wall. It … Continue reading Seal of Approval

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: La jolla, nature, poop, Sea Lions, Seals, Shelter Island, Tiki bar, waves

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