San Diego Dreaming

We’re on day 35 of sheltering in place. Our yard isn’t sure what’s going on. Used to neglect because of our travels, future boysenberries are taking shape.

Boysenberry blooms

The lemon and lime bushes received much-needed grooming and now look more like trees. Well, the one on the right anyway.

Lemon and lime miniatures

Tomato, pepper, and zucchini plants seem to grow inches a day in the raised beds filled with new soil.

Tomatoes, zucchini, and pepper plants nestled in new soil

And the roses are in their blooming glory.

Imagine the fresh scent of roses filling the air

We’re not sure how long the virus will curtail our travels, but it looks like we’ll be around until harvest.

In the meantime, we are San Diego dreaming as we look back at past adventures. In November 2014, we stayed in San Diego so Jon could help our son Kevin and his girlfriend Bailey renovate their kitchen. We took a break after several days of work and hiked the Razor and Yucca Point trails in Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Cliffs at Torrey Pines State Reserve
Cliffs crumble into sand
Kevin and Jon

After our hike, we stopped in at South Beach Bar and Grill for lunch and refreshments while looking out the window at the beach and pier.

South Beach Bar and Grill is offering delivery or curbside pick up during lockdown

Then we headed to Ocean Beach and Dog Beach for recreation, relaxation, and the sunset. I spent most of my time photographing the scene.

Ocean beach in November 2014
Catching a bit of frisbee action
We found a spot on the hill to watch the action
Practicing boogie board moves
Quick, take my pic
Watch out for the jetty
Great beach for dogs and humans
How about a swim with dogs? Uh, no thank you.
Yikes! A runaway.
“Come on. Follow me.”
Where’s my board?
You lookin’ at me?
Aren’t I pretty?
Last few moments of sun
Still time for more frisbee
Seaplane landing
Walk on the beach
Day is done
Silhouettes and reflections

As of the publication date of this post, all San Diego parks and beaches are closed until further notice. I’m sure I’m not the only one who longs for a day at the beach or a hike along the cliffs. Here’s to the day when we can again enjoy the warm sand under our feet, sea spray on our faces, and a salty breeze in our hair.

But for now, stay safe.

6 thoughts on “San Diego Dreaming

  1. Yep, your yard is going to be happy. There’s talk here about loosening restrictions starting on the 1st. We’ll see how that goes, but I know everyone is ready for some sense of normalcy. Here’s to great memories!

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    1. I’m afraid California won’t be loosening restrictions that soon. We may have flattened the curve, but it’s not headed south yet. I’ve kind of settled in to this new normal. It’s going to be weird the first time I’m in a crowd again.

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