I’m Baaaccckkk…
by Jenners • 04/09/2010 • Travels • 46 Comments
First of all, apologies for the Borat photo. I know that image was cruel and unusual punishment so to make up for it, I’ll show you some photos from our vacation to San Diego. (Yes … that is where I was this past week. We met up with my mom and brother out there. I was unable to be specific about my whereabouts or what I was doing for “security” reasons. Mr. Jenners frowns on letting the “world” know via my “widely read” blog that we aren’t at home.) Anyway, Mr. Jenners took some really gorgeous photos while we were out there and I’m dying to share them with you.
Our first stop was Legoland, which was amazing. The Little One was in heaven. By far, the best part was Miniland USA, which had all these Lego representations of various cities. Here are some of the 100s of photos we took there.
Lego Las Vegas Sign
Lego San Francisco
Lego Daytona 500
Our next excursion was to La Jolla (a swanky part of San Diego and where I plan to retire if I ever become a bazillionaire). There we experienced the highlight of the trip (in my eyes)—the Children’s Pool, which is a protected beach for harbor seals and seal lions. We were lucky enough to be there when the harbor seals were having their babies.
The Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Free and amazing!
This is how we should all feel every day
Better than any zoo!
Pelican or cormorant? Can you settle this for us?
There were a bunch of these guys on a rock above the seals
This guy was circling around his friends
All of a sudden, the entire flock took off. Can you guess why?
BECAUSE THERE WAS AN EARTHQUAKE ABOUT
3 SECONDS LATER!
So what did we do after experiencing an earthquake? Go on a hike above unstable cliffs, of course! We took a walk in the Torrey Pines Nature Reserve, which has these trees that only grow two places on earth. (The trees are Torrey Pines, in case you didn’t figure that out.) Here are some highlights from that lovely walk. (And I definitely recommend a visit here if you are in the area.)
A Torrey Pine
The wildflowers were in full bloom
A wider shot of the sea cliffs
A tower at Balboa Park
Flowers in full bloom
More flowers…
Cool looking roots at the base of a huge tree
Me modeling with the stewardess uniforms at theSan Diego Air and Space Museum.
Check out how short that one uniform is!!!
I thought this exhibit was the best part of the museum.
The Little One wasn’t a fan.
His take on it: “This is both scary and boring.”
Me running out of the very very cold water
It didn’t stop the Little One though…
I am just in AWE of all those photos! Do you KNOW how many pictures of birds I've taken in the last five days just trying to get ONE of a bird in flight?! (Seriously, it's become an obsession. Like, "Lacey, where'd you go?" "I'm outside looking for birds in flight!" "Again?!" "Yarrrr!")
Oh, and I love the tree roots too. That's totally a picture I would hang in my living room, it's so cool!
I'm glad you guys had fun, and welcome home!
My kids are DYING to go to Legoland. I loved seeing your pictures – esp. the sunsets. They are so beautiful! I still haven't gotten around to posting pics of our vacay. I'm lazy.
Wow! Gorgeous shots! You should have a deviantArt account! They would be big favorites on there! Totally get one- if you do, let me know so I can watch you!
What a great trip! Quite the experience! Thanks for sharing!
Love these pictures! Especially the ones of you grimacing in the ocean.
Haha!
Oh my gosh, Jenners, what a fabulous vacation! Your photos are amazing!!!!
I went to the caves at La Jolla and I think it was my favorite part of my whole trip.
Did you go to Old Town?
Beautiful pics! San Diego looks amazing..its going on my list!
Welcome back!
How fun to see shots of my home town through your lens.
You captured San Diego beautifully.
I'm glad the earthquake didn't freak you out too much. We were downtown when it happened and while earthquakes don't usually scare me, it was scary being under all those tall buildings.
Wow…I really need to step up my game on photographing my own town.
Looks like a great time! I love the pictures.
Lovely pics – thanks for sharing them!
What a fun trip, and an earthquake story, too! Welcome back. =)
Looks like you had a great time. Mr. Jenners did a wonderful job of picture taking.
Jenners, I know you are a brave daring soul, but really, you had experience an earthquake on your to-do list? Legoland looks totally amazing! The little one in my family would love it- except he's not so little and pushing 70. Ha ha
Geez, can The Big Guy really be getting that old? Where have the last 44 years gone? Oh, well, glad you are back and shared your wonderful photos with us.
The pictures are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I love photos of the California coast and sunsets. The seals were precious. That would have been the highlight of my trip.
I am indescribably thrilled for you to be back. I've been having withdrawals. When I saw you were here I may have squealed a little.
Welcome back!!
From these photos, I can tell you had an amazing vacation. Legoland looks awesome. I love the beach with the seals and those sunset shots are fabulous. Sort of scary with that earthquake though. Glad you all were okay. Also, I just got a peek at the Borat photo and man that is freakishly scary. Glad you are back
That Borat photo was fantastic! What are you apologizing for?!?!?!? ^_^
My hubby is the SAME way when we go out of town. He doesn't want me posting on facebook or anything! (What's the fun in going out of town if you can't brag about it?! I keed, I keed…)
I gotta say that Legoland look friggin' A W E S O M E! I believe my 7 year old son would have an aneurysm. No joke.
You got some fab pics!! Love the ones of the pelicans, and love LOVE the ones of the flowers and cliffs. Oh and the roots of that tree were so cool looking!
The pic of you running out of the cold water is great, lol, love the look on your face.
I will try my hardest to be patient while you get caught up. *sigh* ;P
Holy canoli lady! Those are awesome, amazing pics! My boys would absolutely love Legoland!!!!
I went to BC and had the worst weather ever…..boo!
awesome pictures! I am JEALOUS!!!! (except for the earthquake part…)
I have been to Legoland myself. It was awesome!
glad you're back!
First, those ARE incredible photos! Wow!
And what a fun trip. We've been to San Diego a couple times and have never done all that! What a busy yet fun vacation. And cool that your got to experience an earthquake but not on my list on things to do!
Lastly, welcome back. You were missed!
Fabulous photos. Looks like a wonderful trip. Glad you were able to get away.
Okay, where to begin…
Those sun set pictures are gorgeous!!! Love the one with the seagull, could seriously be on a postcard.
Glad you survived the earthquake, it was my first earthquake too, or at least the first I have felt, made me burn my ham as it happened right after I put it in the oven and forgot to set the timer.
I am yet to go to The Children's pool but definitely need to go.
So glad you had a great trip
What an amazing set of photos! I never have that much success with sunset photos. Legoland sounds awesome. We've debated going in the past, but opted for just Disneyland. We'll have to see if we can squeeze it in next time.
I always thought Torrey Pines was just a name of a golf club, not a type of tree. Nice to learn something new.
Those were awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
Looks like you had a great time!
good for you.
I loved the borat photo…hot and sexy..yeah..!..but these are gorgeous..so glad you had a great time…!
the new LOL follower is mine…go follow I would love for you to be a guest blogger..!!..you are the funniest..!
That almost made up for the Borat picture…almost.
glad your baaaack! wonderful photo's. My daughter wants to know what kind of camera you have–
Welcome Back!!! The pictures are gorgeous. Would love that kind of vacation!! I could do without the earthquake experience though
I can tell from your facial expression that the water was very cold.
BEAUTIFUL photos!! Wow!
We had a significant quake 2 yrs ago (not a 7.2 though! YIKES!) and it was pretty weird. I'll take a tornado anyday. At least you get warned and can hide from them.
Your hair grew out just in time for your get away! Great timing! And I am SOOOOOOOO jealous for my son that you got to go to Legoland. That is his DREAM vacation. Someday….
Glad ur back! I forgive u for the Borat pic.
Welcome home! I'm so glad you had fun
Legoland looks so cool and I think that's a pelican! All your pictures are awesome!
Great pictures! I love the landscape ones. I'm glad you had a good time!
Stunning photos.. I'm so jealous.. and yes, this makes up for that horrible Borat swimsuit photo!
Holy cow, Jenners – those pictures of the sunset are amazing. And the beach. And the park. And Legoland… well, I guess what I'm saying is that they all pretty much rock. And I'm jealous!! Glad y'all enjoyed it!
Love the photos and want to go to Legoland now!
So jealous…
I grow up in CA and I miss it. Stupid East Coast job.
Love the photos.
Legoland looks like fun. I can't imagine the work that went into creating the Daytona 500 diorama!
I'm curious did the seals take to the water before the earthquake struck?
So proud of you for making it through your first earthquake! And that is definitely a pelican — cormorants are black … and smaller.
I'm glad you're back! It's been too quiet around here.
Awesome pics, I'm glad you had a great vacay. Can't wait to read more blog posts (no pressure, you were just missed).
Okay seriously you were like down the road from me….you don't call, you don't write…where's the love? HAHA
So glad you had a ton of fun and experienced one of our excellent So. Cal EQ's!
I've never been to California. I don't plan on "living through an earthquake" though–glad you made it home safe and sound! And your husband takes beautiful pictures. I'm jealous. Next time, can I stow away in your luggage?
Why does everyone forget to take me on their vacations with them?
great pics. I heard about the earth quake but no details. Funny how the animals knew it was coming.
great photos!
Those Legoland pictures were so cool! I'm glad you included one with some people standing by because it was nice to see the proportions. And sunset is my favorite part of the day so I loved all those pictures too.
Ahh, you made me miss San Diego. I lived in North County for two years, and would drive down PCH near Torry Pines to go to work (not far from La Jolla).
Bugs Bunny always pronounced the J in the cartoon, so my girls and I always called it by that name.
Lucky you, looks like a great holiday.
Love the piccies, sunsets, wildlife, you put me to shame.
The birds are most definitely pelicans.
Not being familiar with American species I would guess they are Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), there can't wikipedia make you sound educated!
Wow, wow, wow, these photos so make up for that I'm-scarred-for-life Borat photo!
p.s. it is definitely a pelican. The question is: where is the booby?
What an awesome vacation! Love the photos.
Wow, love the photos! It looks like such a great trip! Thanks for sharing in spite of the security risk! :–)