I’m finally, finally home this morning, after a grueling 12 hour delay in Phoenix.  I’m thrilled to be home, but totally out of it from sitting in an airport all day yesterday and spending the night in an airplane.  I hope to be back to my usual perky self in no time.

Balboa Park is in the middle of downtown San Diego.  It’s filled with museums and beautiful buildings.  My dad, brother and I took a little walking tour through the place just to get out of the house.

succulents at balboa park

spanish-style architecture in san diego, california

murky water and palm trees in balboa park

Even Santa was there.

santa in balboa park

This week I’m in San Diego visiting with my dad and his family and my aunt and uncle that live out here.  It’s rare that I make it all the way across the country (8 hours of travel!) so I try to take advantage whenever other circumstances send me this way.