Good-Bye to San Diego

Our return flight on December 27 was on time with good weather in both San Diego and Detroit.

Every day of our trip was a good day, with great meals and beautiful views of the sea and shore. We enjoyed the Safari Park (which is an extension of the zoo far outside of town where animals live in large enclosures) and also several walks near the water.

I haven’t yet written a post about a beautiful day we spent with our San Diego friends Phyllis and Ed.
In this photo— Phyllis approaching: a tunnel under the railroad tracks from the lagoon towards the ocean.

Viewed from the tram ride: rhinos behind the fence.

I love the ocean.

Bonsai at the Safari Park

Last Day: Lunch at In-N-Out Burger

We couldn’t spend a week in California without eating at In-N-Out Burger!

San Diego Botanic Garden

For our last afternoon in San Diego on Thursday, we discovered that the Botanic Garden was very near the In-N-Out Burger where we had eaten lunch. The weather was bright and sunny with perfect temperatures for enjoying the greenhouse, the many types of plants, and the display of topiary sculptures covered with succulent plants. (Botanic Garden Website)

A California favorite: the Bird of Paradise flower.

Lots of Mexican Dinners

Sunset

From the balcony of our hotel room we watched the late afternoon skies almost every day.
The Pacific Ocean was always beautiful.