We just had the nicest day. Didn't do much this morning but then decided to drive into San Diego and go to REI. Spent most of our time just looking around, Joe finally found rain pants he liked and I found a great sun hat. We also bought gators for hiking in Oregon and Wash, just to name a few of the rainy places we will be.
I also found a great two person backpacking tent that weighs only 3lb 7oz. It is the MSR Hubba NX, a little pricey at $389. It is very roomy and packs up really small. Unfortunately I couldn't talk Joe into it. I guess one of us has to be practical.
We then to Belmont park at Mission Bay. This used to be our favorite place to go in CA. We were very disappointed to see that our favorite place to eat, Cane's, is no longer there. In it's place they are building Brew with a View. We were looking forward to eating at Cane's, oh well I guess that is life. We ate at the Wavehouse and watched people trying to learn to surf using a wave machine. That was fun watching then try then fall and the waves pull then all up and over the top into a small pool. The little kids were the most fun to watch, especially the girls that didn't like getting water in their face.
The food was very good, We are still so stuffed that I think we will skip dinner tonight.
Back home again I take a nap and Joe goes for a walk. He just got back and is telling me about the old dirt road he was walking down when something caught his eye and there was a 4ft diamond back rattle snake. He watched it for a minute then the snake went on down the hill.
Speaking of Diamond back rattlers, the last night we were at Lake Skinner our neighbors dog kept barking the I heard theres a snake. I figured it was probably a garter snake so went to see if I could help. Well it was a baby diamond back with only one rattle. He did not want to be moved from his spot under their table. They finally got it over to the grass using a stick when Joe came out side and went and got our bucket. The guys managed to get it into the bucket and take it out away from camp. The neighbors two little girls were so exited they had to go with their dad to let it go. This was their 1st camping trip what memories they well have.
It looks like it is going to be another beautiful evening to sit outside with a beer and a nice fire.
You all have a good night!!!!
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