When we were planning our spring break family vacation San Diego was 4th (meaning last) on my list of places I want to go.
First (and always) I wanted to to go to Massachusetts to visit my good friend Chris and her family, but because it was early April when it's very possible to get snow in MA it was immediately taken off the list.
My second choice was New Orleans, where it was possible that my friend Chris and her husband would meet us for a shared vacation. The kids had no desire to go to New Orleans, so it was immediately taken off the list.
Third on my list was Washington DC. I thought it would be interesting, historical, educational and again our MA friends could meet us there. However Handy Man was convinced it would be too cold and possibly snowy so...
We ended up in San Diego. Everyone else was excited, I was... Meh. I was excited to be getting away for a few days, I just couldn't imagine that all the touristy spots we were planning to visit would be fun.
Boy was I wrong! I can't believe I had this beautiful city last on my list of places I wanted to spend spring break. I don't know what I was thinking!
(All photos by Handy Man on his little Canon point and shoot, except the last photo was taken by a worker at the Maritime Museum)
I love the family pic!!! I'm glad you had a great time. I missed you.. I can't wait for our next vaca together.
Posted by: Chrissy | April 14, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Everyone I talk to just LOVES San Diego. I would love to visit there. I have always wanted to visit the zoo:)
Posted by: The Incredible Woody | April 14, 2011 at 08:13 AM
It is always in the #2 spot on my list. #1 being City of Orange just down the road from San Diego, my grandkids trump my best friend and the awesome weather every time. But I always manage a day trip to San Diego when I visit the grandkids, take the train down the coast for a few bucks and enjoy the ride. I'm thinking of the heat as I type and the sound and smell of the ocean, the great mexican food and a wonderful ice cream joint in La Jolla. Tom I want to go see the grandkids!
Posted by: Reva | April 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM
What fun! I am glad it went from Meh to Hooray for you ;)
Posted by: Tracey of These Nine Acres | April 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Fun! Now when are you coming this way?
Posted by: Mental P Mama | April 14, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Love the family pic and the awesome ocean pic. Looks like a fun trip!
Posted by: Meg | April 15, 2011 at 06:44 PM
So happy you loved my fair city!
Posted by: Jenn @ Juggling Life | April 18, 2011 at 05:23 PM