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Debbie and Mike Visit San Diego!
March 24, 2025, Monday morning.
Trying something new here. Since I've moved my website to a new hosting service, it is easier to edit and upload files. So, I'm going to try to be more up-to-date with photos and commentary about what's happening!
Deb and Mike flew in from Baltimore on Saturday arriving pretty much on time at around 6:00PM in San Diego. We spent a quiet Saturday evening at home on Zarina Lane, sipping wine, talking, and enjoying a shrimp salad with a curry vinaigrette dressing.
On Sunday, after a leisurely breakfast, we made our way to Forgotten Barrel Winery in Escondido with a stop at Hernandez Hideaway in Del Dios for margaritas and taquitos on the way there.
Forgotten Barrel was having their wine club (we're members) pick-up party. The weather was perfect and we had a nice time going through the tastings and having a short chat with Rodger and John, the owner and wine-maker.
Arriving at Forgotten Barrel
Succulent garden in a defunct grape processing machine
Deb and Mike
John serving a barrel tasting
Relaxing at Forgotten Barrel
Sunday Dinner
Back at Casa Zarina, after cocktails in the back yard, we had a nice steak dinner with some tasty wines from our stash.
Monday, March 24
Encinitas
We didn't have much planned for Monday so we drove into town
We walked around and shopped
and took some photos
Me and Deb
Looking north
Looking in a window. The signs are all places that are part of the City of Encinitas
The weather was a little iffy but we broke out the chairs and had our picnic lunch at South Cardiff State Beach.
Much of the sand in this area has been washed away by high tides and winter storms.
On the way home we picked up some salmon from Seaside Market for dinner.
Tuesday
UTC and Queenstown Bistro
On the way to Coronado, we stopped at UTC, University Town Center, for a stroll. some shopping, and a quick lunch.
We sat outside at Queenstown Bistro
March 25, 26, 27
Coronado
We were too early to check in so we passed some time at McP's Irish Pub
Mc P's!
It's a fun place and serves good Guinness!
Debbie sings with Elvis
Turns out we had more time to kill, so we ventured into the Tavern
It was really enjoyable - good drinks/good service
and good atmosphere!
Our hotel was across the street from the Hotel Del which is currently undergoing an extensive renovation.
Our hotel for Tuesday and Wednesday nights - The El Cordova!
Deb and Mike's room - nothing fancy, but adequate.
That evening we planned to explore some local eateries for cocktails and apps.
This is Deb and Mike at the Brigantine
Next stop: Blanco
The corner of the bar at Blanco
Blanco from across the street
The grand finale at Chez Loma - espresso martinis and Tito's! oh-oh
Our bartender and entertainment at Chez Loma
Wednesday
Heading out - the view down the stairs from our rooms.
Hotel Del Coronado
We walked over to the beach in the cool, cloudy morning
That's Point Loma behind us.
and that's the Hotel Del!
They were setting up for a beach wedding when we passed by
Not quite sure how the "wish you were here..." message relates to the wedding. Hopefully both the bride and groom showed up!
March 26, 2025
Hotel Del Selfie
Lorri pointing out the pool area
The front of Hotel Del.
Getting ready for Opening Day! Manny Machado Cow!
Lunch at Buona Forchetta.
The Coronado Golf Course
Later on, we had Chicken Pot Pie and a beverage or two at the Tavern
Sorry, that's all the photos of our Coronado Island adventure!
Encinitas Yacht Club Happy Hour at 3rd Corner
The regular gang plus John and Jennifer Norman and Deb and Mike!
After 3rd Corner we had a Happy Meal (Smash burger, oysters, fries, Champagne, $20) at Herb and Sea! Best deal in town!
Friday lunch with Greg and Kelly
We met G&K at Nick's Carlsbad and had a great lunch with great friends!
This is the grilled mahi-mahi sandwich!
This is Debbie's Veggie Burger and empty glass
On the way home, we stopped for a pick-me-up at the "Camp Store" at Carlsbad State Beach Campground.
We saw some alien space travelers as well as a few dinosaurs!
I told you!
The Camp Store sells camping supplies and doubles as a take out restaurant.
A hatchling
Happy Daughter's Day, Deb!
Mike, Deb and Lorri at the top of the stairs to the beach
And a selfie at the same spot.
Friday night dinner at home
Chicken Masala!
Me cooking
Deb and Lorri watching
Mike cooking
Almost ready!
Well, sadly, that's it...
We had a great week with Deb and Mike. The weather could have been better but what can you do? We still had a blast and are looking forward to the next time!