The goings on of San Diego

I would just like to point out that as I write this, I am tucking into THE best and freshest homemade strawberry icecream this side of anywhere! Chuck, you are the best and I will forever call you my uncle :)

Ok, now for the rest of the update, I'm here in San Diego staying with my aunt and unlce, Carol and Chuck. The worst of the jet lag has past, after I think was only 17hrs of nearly continuous flight. Most of it is now just a blurr, though watching Carl Barons stand up comedy was a highlight.

I can now say that I've seen my first San Diego cactus (right) and my second and 103rd... they are everywhere, as well as the palm trees.

Left is picture of Carol and I on our way to the beach which hides at the bottom of massive cliffs. This was the day I teach them the fine art of frisbee throwing and they introduce me to an unexpected nude beach. What a day.

On the right is Carol and Chuck pointing out a rock that looks exactly like an unburried bear ass. And no, this wasnt part of the nude beach, that was around the corner.

Today Carol and I headed for the aquarium which is on premo realestate on a cliff above the ocean. Very spectacular. Home to a gargantuan red octopus that was terrorizing the small children by continually swimming directly at the glass of its enclosure. Much enjoyment on my part ensued.

Carol and Chuck are a laugh a minute and have

a strange fascination with a particular blimp that flies over the house about 5 times a day. This however, in no way compares to their love of golf. The image on the right highlights this fact. Yes, this is their backyard, and yes, that is a putting green. Hours of fun by friends. Hours of fun :)

And tomorrow... San Diego Zoo... and the exploration of a huge naval aviation docking ship. Sweet!

flibbity gibbit

bumble butt of a malaria med!! this holiday is costing me a fortune!

on the flip side, i managed to have coffee with the staff and residents at Surrey Rd today for a final farewell. cake was provided while i was told of James' naked escapades from earier that morning. that brings back the memories.

shortly after coffee and cake Karen proceded to crush Stephen against the table as his wheel chair had gotten in her majestys way... its good to know that nothings changed in the two months since i've been there. it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside to know that good times will continue to blossom out of Surrey... no really, it made the whole experience more memorable. plus the fact that stephen blew me a kiss as i left the house. that guy is going places :)

the countdown continues

only two and a half days remain till take off...
finally setting up the blog site to support friends with stalker-esq tendencies.
hopefully the title leaves a few scratching at their heads for the meaning of its obscurity.
tanslation: tall blond solo traveller

only suffered a mild panic attack this morning. the realisation of the immensity of what it is that i am soon to be undertaking kinda hit me like a brick. saved me the trouble of trying to have breakfast this morning.

slowly checking things off my to-do-list... anyone want to buy a Heron?
still working on how to traverse the entire expanse of canada within a 3 week period.
however, i did finally manage to pick up my tickets for actually leaving the country.

future outlook for trip? cloudy with an approaching silver lining...