Thanksgiving 2006

Thanksgiving 2006

The first trip, following our maiden voyage, was for Thanksgiving weekend at Rancho Los Coches RV Park in Lakeside, California. Lakeside is a community about 20 east of San Diego on Interstate 8. The park has rather small RV sites and as such, you are pretty much squeezed together with other campers. Since our Boldlygo is so small, we REALLY feel puny tucked in between huge 5th wheels and gargantuan motorhomes. However, the staff at this park are very nice and the park itself is super clean. Here is a link to the park: http://www.rancholoscochesrv.com/

Here is a shot of Boldlygo in our little dinky campsite:

The sunset at the park was spectacular on Thanksgiving night. Here is a shot, taken just before nightfall: We were able to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal and relax for the day. It's always good to stop and give thanks, not just on this special day, but every day. We are blessed in the United States with so much wealth and prosperity, and we really need to be thankful to God for what He has given us.

The next day, Friday, we headed off to a nearby tourist town. Julian is an historic town, tucked away in the mountains northeast of San Diego. From Lakeside, it is about a 1 1/2 hour drive on forested mountain roads. It really is a beautiful drive. After arriving in Julian, there are numerous shops and restaurants to entertain the browser, whether browsing through the shops or browsing for food :-) Here's a shot of Sandy and her daughter Becky in front of the old Julian Garage:

Also of note is that much of Julian's prosperity is built around their fame as an apple producer. In late September and early October, they have an apple festival. Although we have never attended this event, we have indeed tasted their wonderful apple pies (sold year-round) at the Julian Pie Company. Make sure to do lunch at the Julian Cafe & Bakery on Main Street. Or if you'd rather, check out Bailey's Woodpit Barbecue on the far end of Main Street. Since we're in Julian, it is of note to those who know my boss, he and his wife honeymooned in Julian sometime around 1945 or so. The place they stayed, the Julian Hotel, is still standing and is a quaint little place to visit.

The next day, Saturday, we were off to San Diego, spending most of our time in Old Town. Old Town San Diego dates back 150 or more years. Although most of the structures are not original, they have done a wonderful job of keeping the old town 'feel' alive. There are a few shops to wander through, but the highlight in my opinion is the Mexican Restaurant in the far corner of Old Town. It is an outdoor setting with an old Mexican lady in the corner making fresh tortillas. Yum, yum!! Here is a shot of me and my lovely bride in front of a fall display along the walkway by the restaurant: