Another Lost Summer!

Another Lost Summer!

Not so sure what the title means except the summer went by very quickly.  I just realized I have not updated my blog since our fantastic trip through the National Parks.  So in a nut shell - here's the rest of the story.....................

After a stay in Vancouver with John and Julie, visit with Aimee and Suzie in Portland, we also spent some time with Becky and Wirt in Underwood, Mark and Wendy in Oakland, John and Marlena in Coronado and Larry in Indio.  I also had a 3 week visit to my old stomping grounds - "Crystal River" - to visit Mom, Kerry and great friends.  

Here Karen, Joanne and me kayaking through the waters in Bugs.   - my old "back yard".

Had a foot of hair cut off!  Locks of Love.

Was so glad my buddy Karen was able to visit us for a whirlwind tour of San Diego, and up the coast to La Jolla, Laguna and Newport Beach.  Here we are on the beach in front of the "del", aka the famous Del Coronado Hotel.  The main building is presently the oldest and largest wooden standing structure in the USA.  Built in 1893(?)

After spending a few days at Larry's in Indio, we took a trip north to visit his sister Karen and her husband John in Las Vegas.  It was Vegas Bike Fest!  A view of the pool overlooking the golf course.  (Yeah things are rough for the Evans!)  They also came to visit us in Coronado.

Larry and Karol

Had a lovely and cool ride from Las Vegas up to Red Rocks Canyon and Mount Charleston.  Temperature is about 15-20 degrees cooler up there!  A nice relief from the heat of Vegas.

The Strip!

One of the loveliest areas in San Diego is Balboa Park which consists of a variety of museums, restaurants, gardens and historic buildings.  The park was originally constructed in 1924 for the World's Fair.  There must have been a lot of construction going on in the 1920's as there are many building in this area of similar architecture style - the California Spanish.

 I love this photo of these sweet giggling prima ballerinas coming out from class!

We had a wonderful time with Elly and Wayne our friends from Roatan.  Another visit to the "del".  If you need a "vacation in paradise" suggestion, check out their website.  www.zeppelindiveandsail.com

Balboa Park

San Diego's Little Italy Saturday farmers market.  Full of food, flowers and crafts.

Love - Q